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

Chapter 258

0 hours until release

Marvin

“Freedom!” I yelled out as I opened my arms and took in the smell of the fresh air. I was officially free, which meant I was officially working with the DEA to take down the Hernandez and officially a certified

Fal

Panther let out an annoyed huff and wrapped his suit jacket around my shoulder.

“It’s cold. Please watch yourself.”

“I am watching myself, and I look good, right, Laine?” I asked my lawyer. He patted me on my back with a forced smile on his face. “Panther is right, it’s a change of environment, and we don’t want you getting sick.

I rolled my eyes at their boring behavior and focused my attention on Stanfield, who had followed me outside. “I’m surprised you didn’t offer me your jacket,” I told him. “I thought you might because you followed me all the way up here-”

“To keep an eye on you,” Stanfield spoke while he lowered his head. I chuckled and gave Laine and Panther a look, which they had immediately understood. “I’ll see you later,” Laine spoke and took his exit.

Panther looked from me to Stanfield before he shot him a dismayed look. “I’ll be in the car, Marvin.”

I waited until Panther was out of sight, and so did Stanfield.

“Don’t worry, I’ll deliver the message, just like you’ve asked me to, Stanfield told me. “It’s your last request, so I’ll do you a favor.”

“Thanks.”

I was dying to ask that question all along and felt grateful he started the subject himself. Although I was happy to get out of this place, I had to admit it pained me to know that I wouldn’t be able to talk to Elena

anymore.

I reached for the letter I had written just several hours ago and scanned through it one last time. I was surprised by my words, but they were sincere.

Hi Lena,

like luck was on my side because by the time you’ll be getting this. I’ll officially be a free man. That’s

want to leave you hanging and thought you deserved a reply. Even though we’ve never met, I need you to know that you would indeed

few days, I just haven’t been able to get you out of my head, and I was even wondering if I was perhaps going crazy. Just like you, I

I’ll be leaving today, I do not want this to end and would love to get to know

uncomfortable, so I’m not

at 12 PM, and I’ll be waiting

From.

Marvin

to end like this. It felt good to have someone to talk to, and I did not want to lose that.

I was a monster and would be willing to do the same.

don’t you just deliver her

I didn’t want to invade her privacy. If Elena were willing to show up, it would’ve been

laughed at my joke and gave me a nod. The truth was that it was already too late for that. I was already too deep into the

was going to miss it. I got treated with respect and did not have to listen to Mario Castillo’s demands. Teasing Panther did not have the same effect as teasing Stanfield, so that was another thing I had to get used

my hand. “Marvin…please call me Marvin, and don’t forget to let those bullies walk all over

DEA, I might as well befriend a prison officer. It wasn’t as if I would see him ever again, as I had

at my hand before he decided to accept it. “Daniel.” Stanfield introduced himself.

the car to get into the passenger seat. “So, let’s go!” 1 cheered but got no response in return.

me working for the DEA, but you’re cracking your brains over me shaking hands with an officer?”

“That’s different.”

first stop. I instructed him. My dad was nice enough to gather the family at the

good at, it had

the entire family for your party, but they’re all unaware, and no one knows what it’s

do I. Panther.” I chuckled. That man wasn’t capable of showing anyone any love, and I was not some exception. I just wanted

crap.

felt grateful for being out. I always loved going outside, so if there was one thing I missed the most, it had to

Home

yet. After four years, I would finally be going home.