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.

so obsessed with the idea of letting his favorite grandson take over the business that he threw my father out as dirt-and replaced him with Lucio instead,” Dario spoke. “Our issue is with Christian.”

just wanted to move on with my life as quickly as possible. Dario was right. Christian never told me the true

point of Franco’s decision when all he did was going against Christian nowadays?

you to work along tomorrow, because believe it or not-I

words. “I don’t even know the combination of the vault. You came to the

He didn’t know?

won’t tell my dad because he’s a dangerous person, and I care about you. Yes, I agree he took things

in his eyes, and it was all because of

do is open the door and

enough of the conversation and prepared myself to leave, but Dario grabbed me by my wrist. “Serena, you can’t

through the first time, but he was so determined to get his point across. “Christian is my enemy.

that vault?” I

“He has a plan, and if you

“So what?”

much to say about Christian, but he has a bigger heart than you could ever have. Christian would walk through fire and go to

but my job was done. He had two options tomorrow, and that

away while Dario called out my name, but

my 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.

mind watching her?” I asked, but Carmen shook her head with a bright smile on her face. “Hove taking care of her. I just love her.” She

and looked around as

she could not understand a word

stuff I was supposed to be doing-but everything had been

Carmen yawned. “I heard Christian asked

“Don’t tell me you want

shoulders and kissed Siena on her cheek. “I 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 how embarrassed I get when my friends mock me

get their money from? Because it isn’t just from clubs and casinos,

so well. Christian. wasn’t pleased with the questions I asked, so I took my distance and let him go his way-but now that I had him in the palm of my hands,

after uncle Lucio dies, he won’t be at home anyway,

I was eager to make it work. Christian was so dedicated to Siena, but I was