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

Chapter 335

Elena

I held my phone in my hands-waiting for Victoria’s text. It had been days, but there was still no message about the stick.

“Lena.”

I flinched hearing the voice of the person I despised the most and almost jumped from my chair. “P- Panther?” I brushed my hair to the side, appearing as casual as possible. “I thought you were….out.

“Yes, out.” He slowly stepped closer and released a chuckle. “You would like that, wouldn’t you?”

“I-I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I held in my breath as Panther stood in front of me with only a few inches between us.

“Did I do something to make you feel uncomfortable?” Panther’s finger moved to a strand of my hair. “Elena, do I seem scary to you?”

“No, of course not!”

He shot me a strange look and knocked his fist on my forehead. “So all this time, I’ve been worrying over nothing? I’m glad to hear that.” He said. “Especially since I’ve had your back since the beginning and kept your secret for a long time.”

A shiver curled down my spine.

What was the meaning of his words?

Had all my plans not to act suspiciously been in vain?

Anxiously, I stared at him as I waited for his words.

Panther cackled loudly and pinched my check roughly. Why so serious?”

“S-serious?”

“Plans for today?”

I shook my head.

“So you’re not spending time with your friend today?” Panther said nonchalantly, eager for me to make a mistake.

That was enough confirmation that he was either following me around or at least felt a bit threatened to do something about the situation.

He didn’t know about the stick. He couldn’t-because if he did, he would’ve turned the house upside down. Other than my identity, which would also jeopardize him for lying to Marvin-he did not have a single thing on me.

“W-what friend?” I frowned, folding my arms. Panther, who had probably expected me to confess and cry for forgiveness, seemed startled that things were not going his way.

“Nothing.” He smiled with trembling lips. “Come on. I’ll take you out today-we’ll visit Marvin at work.”

I knew what he was thinking.

She thinks she’s safe because she has Marvin, so I’ll take the DEA agent’s daughter to his workplace and show her what kind of monster he is.

to the idea, knowing it could change my opinion on the love of my life. I was aware

the main woman of this house, you should know what he’s been up

could do was glare at

an eventful day-so we can go.” Panther stated, not giving me a chance to decide. “I’m ready when you are.”

to share my live location with Victoria. If he did decide to

neither of

sensed I didn’t trust him anymore, just as I had sensed

his

least not yet.

on.” He stopped the car, interrupting

the car and felt my head spin at

looked nothing like the Castillo estate. If anything, this seemed like the part of town Dad

my eyes wander around the poor state of the neighborhood before staring at the grey

I felt so out of place. It

about how he and Stevie took down these

ago. I could only breathe because he nearly gagged at my words and told me The Castillo’s would never be as

my grandmother was dragged to

They were still creating and selling drugs that ruined people’s lives. People with families

stop it.

this is exactly what Panther

in the packhouse were, luckily adults, backing up Marvin’s statement.

and shot me looks

the house.

Panther

to

A voice cried out, right at

position, blood covering his face before receiving kick after kick. I almost yelped as a man lifted his leg to stomp on

called out. At that moment, I realized that it

let out laughter, encouraging him

was sure nothing was happening today.” Panther whispered, chuckling. “I completely forgot about the liar Marvin

at his

Liar?

This was

his demanding voice almost unrecognizable. He had always

No, it wasn’t.

wants

gave you multiple opportunities to give us back the money while you looked me in the eyes and lied.” He said. “And do you know

every single word and could not escape. “Personally,

please!” The man looked up, pleading. Memories of Marvin’s past words crept

someone you despise

please, it won’t happen ever again.” The man rubbed his hands together. “I’m sorry,

to spare

don’t kill me. I’ll do