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

Chapter 310

“So, what’s your big plan with Elena?” Panther asked. After dropping Elena’s friend home, we were on our way back to the mansion. I looked back at Cisco and Elena, who were passed out in the back.

“What?”

“What’s your big plan with Elena?” Panther asked again. I heard him the first time, but that was something which I could not answer.

“I’ll take her with me, and in the meantime, I’ll figure out a way to help her.”

Panther sighed. “So you’ll continue leading her on.” He spoke in disapproval. “I think Elena’s might be good for you.”-

I frowned, ignoring his advice. I had been through a lot of bad shit in my life, but rejecting someone as perfect as Elena might’ve been the hardest thing I’d ever done. She wouldn’t understand, but I had to get back to work soon, and not getting her directly involved with the Castillo’s would only protect her.

These so-called business partners were good at going after the ones we loved to get their way, and I did not want them to go after Elena.Did I just confess my love for Elena?

“I know you’re worried about not being here to protect her all the time.” Panther continued, refusing to let go of the subject. “But things are different, and so are you. You seem more calm, relaxed—”

“Are you fucking stupid?” I asked, confused. Because I almost killed some guy on vacation.”

I will never forget the disappointed look on Elena’s face as I was only trying to help her.Was I selfish? Yes, undeniably. Elena was right to call me out. I had absolutely no right to control her life.

“I just think it’s sad that she is nearly throwing herself at you while you keep rejecting her.” Panther said. “If you don’t want her, I’ll take her—“

“Never,” I stated. I would rather die before seeing Elena with someone like Panther. Someone who had no respect for women, including my sister.

“I’m just saying, I don’t know what’s holding you back.” Panther spoke defensively. For someone who has known us for years, he was not exactly the brightest.

“The Castillo name,” I told him. “She doesn’t know who I really am, what I’ve really done-what kind of business I’m in….she doesn’t know.”

altercation at the wedding was not some family brawl, I could still not take any risks,Phat if she would find out more about our family, and run to the police? Where would

that perfect either.” Panther mumbled, adding to my nerves. Enough was enough. “Oh yeah, and

a burst of uncomfortable laughter as we drove past the gates to the community. “Thank

“No problem. Anytime.”

nodded. “I know I don’t deserve it, and I wish I could’ve been a better father.”

any different? If I really wanted Elena, I had

“Cisco likes you.”

uncle, and

Fair point.

we entered the driveway. My eyes landed on the unfamiliar jeep, which I had

earning himself a smack on his head. “Come on, let’s go.

with his hand. “Wake up, kid.” He spoke

him up and carry him inside, idiot,” I

the back and carried Cisco without any complaints as he took him

mind as I stared at Elena, who was

her hands. “Carry me.” She

“What?”

It appeared she had been awake this entire time, making me wonder how much of our conversation she

Elena wrapped her arms around my neck. She looked

not know how she did it, but she had somehow managed to let me carry

and snoring as if she wasn’t awake a few minutes ago, but I didn’t mind. I tucked her in and knelt so I could take a better look at her. Even

that she seemed to be well aware made her even more attractive. I smiled as I brushed

the person who I couldn’t have. “I told you to shoot me in the leg if I couldn’t stay away

No, I couldn’t.

bring an ordinary citizen into this kind of lifestyle? She