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.”

not some family brawl, I could still not take

Panther mumbled, adding to my nerves. Enough was enough. “Oh yeah, and how

drove past the gates to the community.

“No problem. Anytime.”

know I don’t deserve it, and I wish

really wanted that, he would go for it and tell everyone the truth.Was I any different?

“Cisco likes you.”

“Yes, as an uncle, and Cisco

Fair point.

is that?” I wondered as we entered the driveway. My eyes landed on the unfamiliar jeep, which I had never seen before. It was not the kind of car our business

got here.” Panther joked, earning himself a smack on his head. “Come on, let’s go. You

words, nudged Cisco with his

as in pick him up and carry him inside, idiot,” I told Panther, who finally got the

Cisco without

That was all which was going through my mind as I stared at Elena, who was peacefully

stuck out her hands. “Carry

“What?”

her eyes. It appeared she had been awake this entire time,

this,” I whispered to myself as Elena wrapped her arms around my neck.

know how she did it, but she had somehow

knelt so I could take a better look at her. Even with drool coming out

even more attractive. I smiled as I brushed her dark strands of hair from her eyes.

to shoot me in the leg if I couldn’t stay away from you…you might as

No, I couldn’t.

monster would bring an ordinary citizen into this kind of lifestyle? She