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

Chapter 203

Christian

“Carmen, Luke?”

Christian stared at the two terrified children in front of him and lowered his gun. He was just as terrified and did not have the nerve to look at his uncle.

The only thing he could see was an army of men and the same boy Carmen had been dancing with the entire night. Logan. It had turned out Beau was right not to trust him after all. Christian’s worst nightmare became a reality. Berto had connections in every corner.

He had already built his empire, and he had done it behind everyone’s, including Dario’s back.

“I knew I couldn’t trust Kenzo.” Berto sighed. “And you should also know that I’m not that easy to fool, Chrissie.”

How could I have ever been this stupid? Christian wondered. The last thing he had expected was to lead Carmen and Like straight into the hands of the enemy. “Logan, you know what you have to do if these idiots make one wrong move, Berto spoke.

Logan chuckled and squeezed his hand into Carmen’s waist as the warehouse was filled with heartbreaking whimpers. “I know what to do, sir.”

“Get your fucking hands off, my sister!” Luke smacked Logan’s hand. One of the men from behind grabbed him by the back of his neck. “Luke, calm down.” Christian spoke.

He knew he had a temper, just like all the other Alfonzo men, and did not want him to do the wrong thing.

“So why are you doing this?”

Berto had on a mask which covered his face.”Give me Luca and the money, and I won’t blow off their heads,” Berto spoke once again. “I have nothing to lose, so shoot me if you want-but know that I’ll be bringing these kids to hell with me.”

“Uncle-

“All of them, including the kids at the party. If you do not give me Luca, their blood will be on your hands.”

Christian’s heart stopped at the idea of the innocent teenagers who were in the house. He was very determined to keep everyone else out of it and did not expect things to turn this way. Neither was he prepared to give up Luca.

is not here,” Christian managed to get out before something unexpected happened. The door had once again opened, and this time Johnny walked

cousins with only one

we’re going to do,” Berto continued. “You give me Luca and the

about that statement made him realize that it was not an option. He knew that Serena would once again end up being a pawn in a war, and this time Siena

“It’s over, Christian. Luca spoke. Dario followed the same routine

“He won’t hurt me. Drop

believe Johnny had the right reasons and was not ready to give up on him.

tried to think

deal with me. Berto announced “He doesn’t want to join me because he chose you

asked. Johnny let out a sigh. “Carmen and Luke are not supposed to be here. That’s on you.” He explained. “I told you I was on your side, and I told you

do you mean?” Christian wondered. He looked at Johnny trembling hands and could tell he was about to snap any second. “I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want you

changed the direction of his gun and

it at Johnny’s head as he worried for Carmen and Luke. Berto’s words were clear. One wrong move, and their

stop” Christian pleaded. His eyes moved towards the army of men pointing their guns at Carmen and Luke’s heads. Carmen was crying as if her life depended on it, while Luke was able to keep. his calm. Christian promised not only Serena, but also

I will shoot them, Berto announced once again. He had a slight smirk on his lips

he tightened his grip around Luca’s neck. This is going to end today. and you’re

executed!”

were going to Christian’s head. Johnny was willing to

think that all of this would end if they would’ve just get it over with. He initially didn’t want to touch his uncle, but he started to think that it might

and Luca, sacrifice Carmen, Luke, and the children at the party. He could twist it around and make up a lie as none of the men would talk because they were too loyal.

told himself. He felt disgusted by his own

”

children at that party-put down the gun.” Christian decided. He was not a monster, and he did not want to be. He wanted to do things differently and believed pain should only be given to those

one brother, and I’ll kill you

what to say, Johnny had lost it, and Christian couldn’t even blame him. He knew his cousin had gone through a lot and

just give me the order,” Johnny spoke. “You know sacrifices have to be made, and

sound of Carmen’s whimpers turned louder as she closed her eyes