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.

him a nod. “Yes, I know.

help it. He needed Beau, and he also knew that Beau would direct his hatred towards Johnny if he would ever

nodded. “And I’ll also make sure to keep it

even be asking this from

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

trust.

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

he had two older cousins who deserved the position more than he did, two older brothers, and a thirsty uncle, it still hadn’t changed a thing. Despite being one of the youngest, he was still

him on his

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 on their A-game.

so much they needed to find out. Dario had disowned him from the Orlando’s, which

Berto

did he find his army?

Are there more?

was his game plan?

turn. He did everything in his power to not get anyone else in the family involved, but it had all failed. It would only be

Berto would

at the sight of Serena and

wanted to become a better person, and he had promised himself to work towards the kind of father and husband he needed

his arms again. Even though they weren’t in his life for a long time, he felt empty

a look at the time and

okay?” Christian asked in a hurry. He heard the same warm, familiar

didn’t think you’d pick up.” Serena spoke. “I’m fine, but I was just so nervous, and I needed to

didn’t

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

almost felt as if Serena had stopped breathing for a second. “What do you mean, you don’t have him?”

she disappointed

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

explain everything tomorrow, not now.” Christian sighed. How would he be able to tell her that he put her siblings in an uncomfortable

It didn’t matter what anyone said. He had never changed his mind and believed Serena deserved a

began. “And I know that you’re scared, and I’m

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

thing he could say without a single doubt. “I treated you like shit from the moment you’ve been here, I’ve disrespected you, betrayed you, and you’re still by

annoyed. “I know where this is going, and we’re not having this conversation again!” She made herself clear. “We will do whatever necessary to stop your uncle because we’re a team and I won’t let you dump me, so whatever you were thinking

going to say that I love you and that I need you, because I

spoke, embarrassed. “Well, now you know how I feel about

that he was responsible for Serena’s