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

Chapter 205

Christian

Christian leaned against the door frame and stared at Carmen, who was peacefully asleep. It was several hours after the party and as much as he wanted to do it, the traumatic experience was something he could not remove for her. It took a lot of patience, but she was finally asleep.

Christian felt guilty for staying at home, while Beau, Johnny, and Dario were already preparing for every worse case scenario. Even then. Christian believed the business was in good hands and trusted Dario to the fullest. Someone had to watch Carmen and Luke, and it had to be him. Beau would lose it if he would find out about Johnny’s decision to sacrifice his siblings.

Christian was not in the mood to sleep and did not want to leave the twins alone. Enzo was around, but he didn’t know about anything, and Christian didn’t want him to fall back into his old habits. Especially not when his brother was finally healthy again..

“Do you think she will be okay?”

Christian turned around and stared at Luke. He felt terrible about everything they went through and especially about his request to keep quiet, but it was for the best. Berto planned to destroy the family, and Christian wouldn’t let him. The last people who knew about what had happened, the better.

“It’s Carmen.” Christian smiled. “Of course, she’ll be okay.”

“Probably, yes.” Luke nodded. He stepped forward and looked at his sister. Christian noticed the troubled look on his face and slammed his arm around his shoulder. “I’m proud of you.” Christian praised him. “You were probably scared, but you stayed strong for Carmen.”

“That’s not true,” Luke shook his head. He was in denial, which was one thing Christian did not want for him. “I didn’t even do anything. I couldn’t because I’m too weak.”

“That’s not true,” Christian spoke. “You did what you could, and you shouldn’t grow up too fast. You’re a good brother.”

A slight smile appeared on Luke’s face. He had a different opinion, but it felt good to hear a compliment from the person he respected and looked up to.

“So that Logan kid, how does Carmen know him?” Christian wondered. He didn’t want to interrogate Luke, but there were still missing pieces to the puzzle.

How advanced was Berto with his plan, and how could Logan even force himself into Carmen’s life?

“She told me she met him at the mall…I’m sorry, this is all my fault-”

“No, it isn’t,” Christian reassured him. “This is what Berto does and what he has been doing, he has people everywhere, and no one can escape from that.”

Did someone approach you recently? Or did you make any new friends?” Christian questioned further. Luke tried to think of an answer, but his mind went blank. “No, I don’t think so.”

“Good.” Christian spoke, relieved. “That means he probably send Logan to keep an eye on the both of

you.”

“Yes, but why?” Luke blinked, surprised.

“The two of you were at the wrong place at the wrong time,” Christian explained. “Berto has eyes. everywhere and had it not been you and Carmen, it would’ve been someone else.”

Christian’s biggest worry was that his uncle was already several steps ahead of everyone, while they were just getting started. Berto had years to come up with a plan, and he was obviously succeeding. One thing Christian had learned the difficult way was that his uncle always had a backup plan.

off and gave him a nod. “Yes, I know. We

Christian couldn’t help it. He needed Beau, and he also knew that Beau would direct his hatred towards Johnny if he would ever learn of the truth. “I’m taking you and Carmen home tomorrow

I’ll also make sure to keep it from my parents.”

shouldn’t even be asking this from you, but thanks. I appreciate

of the room and closed the door to let Carmen sleep in peace. He told Luke everything he

trust.

so I’ll never have to go through this. Dad will never give me the business, and that’s a good

who deserved the position more than he did, two older brothers, and a

patted him on

made his way straight to his office. He wanted to be on top of everything, and he had to make sure that the ones who did know about Berto were

they needed to find out. Dario had disowned him from the Orlando’s, which left them with many

Berto

find

Are there more?

his game plan?

He did everything in his power to not get anyone else in the family involved, but it had all failed. It would only be a matter of time before Berto would reveal himself, and all Christian could hope for was that his uncle would

he could hope for was that Berto would not show himself

his screen and smiled at the sight of Serena and Siena. His own little family, as

that better than anyone-but he wanted to become a better person, and he had

long time, he felt empty

as he took a look at the time and picked up the phone.

a hurry. He heard the same warm, familiar giggle, which made his heart melt.

fine, but I was just so nervous, and

get whenever things weren’t going as well, and he didn’t want to make her

out a deep breath. It wasn’t as if he could lie to

felt as if Serena had stopped breathing for a second. “What do you

disappointed in

the only thought going through Christian’s mind. He didn’t care about what others thought of

that he put her siblings in an uncomfortable situation? One that could’ve been prevented if he

tried to remain strong, but Christian could hear the nerves through the phone. It didn’t matter what anyone said. He had

probably disappointed in me.” Christian began. “And I know that you’re scared, and I’m really sorry. but

why that was.” She spoke. “I’m not disappointed. I admire you and everything

deserve you,” Christian whispered. That was the only thing he could say without a single doubt. “I treated you like shit from the moment you’ve been here,

annoyed. “I know where this is going, and we’re not having this conversation again!” She made herself clear. “We will do whatever necessary

“I was only going to say that I love you and

“Well, now you know how I feel

right, Christian thought. He believed that he was responsible for Serena’s feelings