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

Chapter 210

Christian

“Thank you for everything…I appreciate it.” Dario began.

Christian sighed and leaned back in his chair. “That’s what family does. We look out for each other.” Christian spoke. “Well, most of us.”

Christian’s thoughts went back to his uncle and the terrifying monsters he had created. He had many people behind him and had even managed to brainwash Luca the same he had once brainwashed Dario.

“What happened out there is not your fault,” Dario told Christian. “We did everything together, so when something goes wrong-you shouldn’t have to carry all the burden.”

“Thank you,” Christian spoke, surprised. While others told him that it was not his fault and that it could not have been prevented, Dario was the only person who was able to give him an explanation. “And Luca…he’s stupid, but he’ll come around-I’m sure of it.” Dario told him. “Luca has a good heart. He just doesn’t always know how to use it.”

“I know.” Christian nodded. Luca had always been problematic, but Christian couldn’t deny that he was also the one who was once willing to trade his own life for Serena’s. He regretted shooting his cousin in the leg, but he had brought it upon himself.

He made that decision when he badmouthed Serena.

“Since we’re in this together…what do you think we should do about Johnny?” Christian wondered. “Serena says that I need to punish him-but I don’t think she understands the idea of losing another

cousin.”

“See, that’s where you’re wrong.” Dario disagreed. “What did you want her to do after hearing that Johnny wanted to sacrifice the twins?”

“No, I understand.” Christian rolled his eyes. “I just don’t think that yelling at him will do any good, and I know that Beau will probably kill him if he found out-so that’s why it might be for the best to keep quiet.”

The last thing Christian needed on top of everything was for Johnny and Beau to go at each other. Beau had an extremely short temper, and so did Johnny nowadays. “I know he has too much pride, but he owes you, Serena, the twins, and everyone else an apology, because believe it or not-Luca wouldn’t even be with my dad right now if it wasn’t for him.”

“And Serena.” Dario continued. “If you don’t do anything. Serena will most likely tell Beau, and we all

that’ll end.”

hadn’t thought about the downside of it all. He hadn’t thought about Serena’s power to influence Dario’s future decisions. There

grandpa interrupted us…what was it?” Christian asked. Dario grew a nervous smile on his face

Lies, Christian thought.

up from his chair and made his way over to

thing clear. At the end of the day, I am still the boss.”

together-but I have to be honest. with you.” Christian spoke. He had reached

Dario asked. Christian took a deep breath before he finally said what had been on

work out…I need you to stay away from Serena.” Christian spoke loud enough, so he didn’t have to repeat himself. He had expected Dario to have a meltdown,

has feelings for you…whatever that means…and I don’t want those feelings to ruin the bond we

bond you and I share?” Dario repeated. “You don’t have anything to worry about that, I’m sure Serena was confused, and we are just

Dario as if he had just told him the biggest lie. “Dario, I’m not stupid. I can see the

one more time. Dario kept his calm and shook his head. “No, why? Is it

insecure. He just didn’t want to choose between his cousin and the love of his

the kind smile on his face, and Christian was confused. It was

your personal feelings to be in the way of the family business,” Christian spoke defensively. Dadio seemed offended, while it had never been Christian’s intention

request, or are you asking me to choose between the business and my friendship

Serena?”

Christian spoke. It was exactly what he was asking from him, but he

Christian looked into Dario’s eyes. It was obvious that Dario did not have

kill me it I would save

felt stupid for even asking that

would love to share the business with you, but if you’re asking me to choose between the business and Serena…it’ll be Serena,” Dario spoke. He made it clear that breaking his friendship with Serena was not even an option. He had dreamed of the family business, but he would not sacritice his friendship with

Serena.

you to choose. It was just