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

Chapter 188

Christian

“So,” Dario awkwardly spoke. Christian gave Dario a shrug and pointed his head towards the warehouse. “You told me you’d lead the way, so I’ll let you lead the way.”

“I wasn’t talking about the way inside,” Dario spoke, irritated. “I was talking about the conversation.”

Christian let out a laugh and placed his hand on Dario shoulder to pull him towards the warehouse. “Oh. the conversation?” He spoke, sarcastic. “Do you even know what our cousin looks like?”

“I…have no idea,” Dario chuckled as the two made their way inside. Dario could not the unfamiliar faces and some of the family members who shot him an unamused glare.

“It’s nothing against you.” Christian explained to him. “It’s because they feel threatened by your presence.”

“My presence?” Dario questioned. Dario was confused and could not understand how anyone could dislike him when he tried his hardest to get along with everyone. “You have to understand, these people have worked really hard to earn our respect.” Christian shared. “And then you come along-

“So I haven’t earned your respect?” Dario asked, shocked. Christian was just as surprised by that statement because that was not what he meant. “You saved Enzo, and you abandoned your dad to help us…of course, you’ve earned my respect!”

Dario released a relieved breath and gave him a nod. “Exactly.”

“How did it end up with your assistant?” He asked. Christian’s mind went to Gina before it moved to Serena. It was never his meaning to abandon Serena, and if he could’ve taken everything back, he would’ve done it in a heartbeat.

up on her. She was pretty shaken up.” Christian told him. He didn’t want to ge as it

was surprised. “You didn’t go by yourself?” He

trying to be

“It’s like living in a lie,” He whispered the last part. Christian disagreed. He believed that he had not changed, and if he did, it was probably for the better. He could understand Dario had been through a lot and accepted the fact that there was a lot of

is.” Christian pointed out as his eyes moved towards his younger cousin, Kenzo. Christian had never understood why a seventeen-year-old would want to work at the warehouse,

the stress from his

poor kid you were going to attack?” Dario asked Christian, who let out an annoyed sigh. “Are you going to talk to him

two. He took small steps forward and

My name is Dario, I don’t think we’ve met, but I’m your

grabbed Kenzo by the back of his neck and gave him a slight squeeze. “Come on,

yelled out in defense. People were starting to turn their heads, so Christian covered his mouth with his hand.

sympathetic look while Christian pulled him along to a separate room. “Christian, we’ve discussed that we’re not going to do this!” Dario

chair for Kenzo. “Please, little cousin, make

Christian took several steps back. “Please, Dario.” He forced a smile on his face. “Thank you,” Dario spoke. He stepped forward and knelt to look at the boy on the chair.

we’ve met, but I’m your cousin…my name is Dario.” He spoke with a charming smile on his face. “Kenzo,” He sighed. “It almost sounds like

1. whispered. Dario let

whether it was in good

hand on top of it. “You said you