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

Chapter 333

Lucas

I turned my back and walked inside as my body shook with anger. How dare she? She had some nerve.

“Hey, you!” Panther leaned against the door, stopping me just as I was about to leave the mansion.

I met his eyes. “Yes?”

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“I don’t know what your problem is, but Linda is still the lady of the house-and you’ve just arrived here, so you should show her some respect.”

Once again, I was at a loss for words. It was almost scary how fast he had turned on me. He only hung out with me because I was new and loved, a threat to this household, but now that he knew I wouldn’t let anyone walk over me-I was suddenly an issue.

I hadn’t forgotten about Mario’s indirect warning. This man was dangerous and ever since, something about him bothered me.

“Since you know everything so well, please tell me,” I spoke, not in the mood to entertain him any longer. “Should Marvin’s dog be able to speak this way to Mario Castillo’s son?”

“Y-you,” Panther stuttered through gritted teeth, but I had already shrugged him off and stormed away.

I didn’t want to do this, and I didn’t want to turn my back against the Castillo because of one woman, but I couldn’t take it anymore. Linda’s behavior had me wishing for their downfall.

“Lucas, leaving already?”

I stopped in my steps, hearing Marvin’s voice, and slowly raised my head. Even though I believed for him to be innocent regarding Stevie Madden’s case, he was still a criminal, a murderer, a monster.

George Torres deserved to make pay for his actions. That was what I wanted to believe, but my brother was also someone I shared a bond with.

Next to Mario, the person I connected with the most.

“Did something happen? Do you want to talk about it?” Marvin grabbed my arm to stop me from walking.

Yes, I’m sorry for what I’m about to say-but your mother is a bitch.

“No, I’m fine.” I lied. “Do you want to talk about something?”

“No,” Marvin shrugged. “But I’m your big brother, so it’s my job to look after you…all of you.”

And he was doing a good job. Marvin stood behind Tiago, Karina-but what impressed me the most was the way he cared for Elena.

He loved her. I could see it in his eyes and the way he would rant about her without giving anyone the chance to speak. They seemed so perfect together, but any fool could tell they were doomed for failure.

The daughter of a DEA agent and the son of a cartel boss? Impossible.

At times I wondered whether Mario and mom shared that same connection.

Betraying Mario and my brother so that I could get my revenge felt wrong-but I had no choice. It was Linda’s doing.

Deep down, I wanted to tell him the truth about Linda, but even then, that woman was still his mom, and he would protect her. He seemed like the person to protect anyone he cared about, the same way he had always defended…

Tiago.

Marvin frowned. “Are you really okay?”

Stevie Maddens? Was that the reason why Marvin had confessed initially and taken the blame, despite their not being that much

out of it. Whatever happened to that family wasn’t my concern anymore, and they had Linda to thank for that. George would take it from

good, thanks for asking.”

see you around then?” Marvin squeezed my arm, demanding an

with only one thing

end to all of this. That’s what I

meet George. After gathering enough evidence this time, I

of where I had officially met him for the first time, not to forget-the days of training

well until I had snapped

a tensed Alex, who sat on the opposite side. His presence surprised me, but I bet

around with his glass, smiling softly. Way

is my sister doing? She hasn’t been replying to any of my texts.”

and

in

to hear that.”

us all in danger, George whispered frustratedly, sitting down.

is

“What?”

revealed the folder in my hand, containing everything from pictures to documents,

Castillos, all of them,” I spoke. “The job is

I wasn’t angry with the family. I was furious with Linda. If I could

how?” Alex joined his dad as the two flipped through the

Alex looked at

with an uncomfortable feeling in my body. What was this feeling? Was it guilt? No, it

enough to put

your friend.” I continued without thinking. My mouth was moving on its own, and I couldn’t stop

was I doing?

it?” George asked.

I got the sudden urge to protect the Castillos. My only

I even

lot, but not for Linda’s mistakes. Mario, who I had despised so much, was not the man I expected him to

no, they got you too, didn’t they?” He pressed his hand on my forehead. “Marvin Castillo confessed to the murder, only for his charges to get dropped!” He began. “His fingerprints were on

“It wasn’t him.”

“Son…”

him.” I shook my head. “I held my end of the deal. I gave you the information-so you can do with it whatever you please, but before

“Speak.”

who would walk through fire to protect those he cares about. He’s also a man of honor who would receive his rightful punishment if he was truly the one responsible for Stevie’s death.” I made up on the spot. I knew that part wasn’t true, but it didn’t hurt to try.

still a killer, but as long as he haunted the bad guys-we were kind of on the same

weren’t we?

they were dealing drugs among the long list of many crimes.

you’re saying he was protecting someone? Do you hear

what I’ve seen, he truly loves your daughter, and she’s in good hands,

“Excuse me?”

fact that this man forced me to pack her suitcases was enough to rest my case. If this was their way of loving someone, it

your daughter back, I get that-but your daughter and Marvin are in love, and they are happy,” I explained, trying to develop every reasonable explanation not to take down my family. “The moment you take away that happiness, Elena will never forgive you, and you will never

“I don’t care-”

still involved somehow, but if you really

his voice, pointing his finger at me. “Since you’ve got