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.

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

word. I didn’t care about the reason, I just wanted for all of this to end, and I just wanted to move on

of Franco’s decision when all he

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

his eyes at my words. “I don’t even know the combination of the vault. You came to the wrong

He didn’t know?

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

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 dad. I didn’t know anything about that man and whether

All you have to do is open the door and help

grabbed me by my wrist. “Serena, you can’t trust Luca-he probably won’t work against

I asked, surprised. The message got through the first time, but he was so determined to get his point across. “Christian is my enemy.

help me open that vault?” I asked Dario. “You can frame him for it–

if you ruin that plan

“So what?”

heart than you could ever have. Christian would walk through fire and go to war to

looked regretful, and I noticed my words were finally getting through to him, but my job was done. He had two options tomorrow, and that was all I had to tell him.

called out my name, but I

a few of my belongings and felt horrible for leaving Siena behind, but it was for the best. “How are you going

her hands.

asked, but Carmen shook her head with a bright smile on her face. “Hove taking care of her. I just love her.” She smiled as she looked down at Siena.

arms and looked around as if she was trying to figure out what was

pick you up tomorrow.” I pouted, but she could not understand a word and let out a

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.

yawned. “I heard Christian asked me to move

the innocence in Carmen’s voice. “Don’t tell me you

shrugged her 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 and ask me if I know where dad gets all that money

startled. “Where do you think the Lamberti’s get their money from?

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 let him go his way-but now that I had him in

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

as those words left her mouth. He won’t be at home anyway. Even Carmen knew how it would go, and just for 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 in