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.

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

about the reason, I just wanted for all of this to end, and I just wanted to move on with my life as quickly as possible. Dario was right. Christian never told me

of Franco’s decision when all he did was

care. I came here to warn you to work along tomorrow, because believe it or not-I care about you.”

don’t even know the combination of the vault.

He didn’t know?

person, and I care about you. Yes, I agree he took things too far

could see fear in his eyes, and it was all because of his dad. I didn’t know anything about that man and whether Luca’s words were true- his fear for Berto

I know you know right from wrong. All you have to do is open the door and help us open that safe. That’s all

you

got through the first time, but he was so determined to get his point across.

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

has a plan, and if you ruin that plan and open that vault, we will all go

“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

him, but my job was done. He had

see you tomorrow,” I snarled and walked away while Dario called out my name, but I looked straight ahead

grab a few of my belongings and felt horrible for leaving Siena behind, but it was for the best. “How are you going to sleep tonight?” Carmen smiled as she held

her hands.

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

peaceful in her arms and looked around as if she was

up tomorrow.” I pouted, but she could not understand

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

“I heard Christian

in Carmen’s voice. “Don’t tell me you want to move in with

We don’t have a bond like you and Beau do, and everyone’s always keeping things from me.”

think the Lamberti’s get their money from? Because it isn’t

opened her mouth to reply but quickly closed it again after realizing there was no logical explanation. She had the same thoughts as I did, and maybe that was why we got along so well. Christian. wasn’t pleased with the questions I asked, so I took my distance and

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

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