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

for word. I didn’t care 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 the true reason, probably due to guilt-but that wasn’t

all he did was going

I really don’t care. I came here to warn you to work along

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

He didn’t know?

Yes, I

it.” I 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 dad. I didn’t know anything about that man and whether Luca’s words were true- his

have to do is open the door and help us open that safe. That’s all I’m asking from you.

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

to get his point across. “Christian is my enemy. Luca is our enemy.” Dario spoke as

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

don’t know my dad.” Dario interrupted me. “He has a plan, and if you ruin that plan and open that vault, we will

“So what?”

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

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

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

behind, but it was for the best. “How are you going to sleep tonight?” Carmen

her hands.

shook her head with a bright smile on her face. “Hove taking care of her. I just love her.” She smiled

as

she could

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. “Of course you can. You don’t have

yawned. “I heard Christian asked me to move in.”

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

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

think the Lamberti’s get their money from? Because

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

I don’t care.” Carmen huffed. “And after uncle Lucio dies, he won’t be at

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