His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika

Chapter 154

“Luca hates his entire family. Let’s start with that.” Dario chuckled. “I don’t know what he told you-but he’s dangerous, and he’s most definitely not on your side.”

“I don’t trust you.” I glared at Dario. He was just trying to get into my head. That must be it. “I assume Christian will be getting back Enzo and the girl tomorrow, right?” Dario spoke.

“I assume Luca told you everything, including how to get to them, and had nothing bad to say about me. right?”

“Yes.” I gulped, surprised. Everything he said until now was true, and it made me reconsider my decision on who I could trust. “Do you know why he did that, Serena?”

I shook my head and waited for his explanation. “He did it because he knows Christian will get rid

I would try to stop him, and he probably knew that I was going to stop him,” Dario explained. “Lu quick thinker. He must’ve seen this as a perfect opportunity to get rid of me.”

A part of the knew Dario’s words made sense. How come I was willing to go as far as to advise Dario to surrender himself when Luca didn’t?

What if Luca nicknaming Siena a devil’s baby wasn’t just to be funny, but because she was Christian’s offspring? “It doesn’t change a thing.” I spoke. “I told Christian to let you go if you surrender yourself-

“And he will listen?” Dario frowned. “Since when does Christian listen?”

It might sound unbelievable to him, but Christian had changed. He changed a lot, and he was willing to do whatever I asked him to do. “You shouldn’t have come here. How do you know that I won’t call my dad and tell him about your plans?”

“That’s easy,” I shrugged. It was something I didn’t even have to think about. “You don’t want to see me in pain, and I know you’re nothing like your dad.”

Dario’s eyes softened as he lowered his head. “Kidnapping Enzo and Gina affect me too, you know.” I reminded Dario. “People see Christian and me as one. You’re not only going to ruin him-you’ll ruin me too, and I know you think we’re alike and that you don’t want to hurt me.”

“This doesn’t have anything to do with you,” Dario spoke. “Just please don’t get involved Serena, it’s none of your business, and this is between Christian and me-”

“Stop it!” I snapped. “It is my business. Christian’s business is my business!”

Dario was shocked by my outburst and turned away, so he didn’t have to face me. “Why do all of you have this obsession with him anyway? Can’t you just leave him alone?”

I knew it was a stupid request, but I could at least try. It would’ve made things easier for everyone. “Christian never told you anything, did he?” Dario chuckled. “About why my dad and brothers got pushed to the side as if they were nothing? I’m the oldest grandchild, so everything is supposed to be mine-”

“And somehow, I still don’t care.” I sighed. I wanted him to be safe, and I wanted to protect Siena and Christian. That was it.

over the business that he threw my father out as dirt-and replaced him with Lucio instead,” Dario spoke. “Our issue is with

wanted to move on with my

when all he did was going against

to work along tomorrow,

my words. “I don’t even know the combination of the

He didn’t know?

dad because he’s a dangerous person, and I care about you. Yes, I agree he took things too

pleaded. He was not a monster, and I could see it in his eyes. I could see fear in his eyes, and it was all because of his

you’re not crazy, and I know you know right from wrong. All you have to do is open the door and help us open that safe.

by my wrist. “Serena, you can’t trust Luca-he probably won’t work against you right away-but you can’t

he was so determined to get his point across. “Christian is my enemy. Luca is our enemy.” Dario spoke as he released his grip around

even more reason to help me open that vault?” I asked Dario. “You can frame him

“He has a plan, and if

“So what?”

ever have. Christian would walk through fire and

him, but my job was done. He had two options

snarled and walked away while Dario called out my name, but I

parent’s house to grab a few of my belongings and felt horrible for leaving Siena behind, but it was for the best. “How are

her hands.

head with a bright smile on her face. “Hove taking care of

as

pick you up tomorrow.” I pouted, but she

take her for a walk tomorrow?” Carmen asked. I felt terrible at times because that was stuff I was supposed to be doing-but everything had been so hectic that I didn’t even have the chance for it.

“I heard Christian asked me to move

in Carmen’s voice. “Don’t tell me

can’t stay away from her, and I don’t want to be alone with mom, dad, and Luke. We don’t have a bond like you and Beau do, and everyone’s always keeping things from me.” Carmen complained. “Do you know

money from? Because it isn’t just from clubs

had the same thoughts as I did, and maybe that was why we got along so well. Christian.

won’t be at home anyway, so I won’t even see him.” She spoke. “Trust me. You will need that babysitter.”

that reason, I was eager to make it work. Christian was so dedicated to Siena, but I was being realistic and knew that he wanted to spend all his time with her because he wouldn’t be able to do so