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.

a good idea.” I opposed to the idea, knowing it could change my opinion on the love of my life. I was aware of what kind of work he did because he owed up

main

was glare at him.

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

with Victoria. If he did decide

ever experienced in my life. With neither of us saying a word, the tension was so thick you

sensed I didn’t trust him anymore, just as I had sensed that he had been keeping an

suspected Tiago of opening his mouth and would end up hurting him?

couldn’t-at least not yet.

here, come on.” He stopped the car, interrupting my

felt my head spin at the uncomfortable scenery.

If anything, this seemed like the part

of the neighborhood before staring at the grey and gruesome packhouse in front

Panther wrapped his hand around my wrist, pulling me along with him. I felt so out of place. It even made me tighten my

he and Stevie took down these disgusting labs and how sometimes

I remembered asking Marvin a few weeks ago. I could only breathe because he nearly gagged at my words and

were loud and clear. It’s the same way my grandmother was dragged to the states,

were still creating and selling drugs

Elena, stop

this is exactly what Panther wanted.

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

men stopped what they were doing and shot me looks of curiosity as

the house.

work,” Panther told them,

later, Panther opened a door leading to a garage. “I

back every cent!” A voice cried out,

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

your lies!” The man called out. At that moment, I realized that it was Marvin’s voice. He was the one kicking

two men behind him let out laughter,

my bad, I was sure nothing was happening today.” Panther whispered, chuckling. “I

froze at his words.

Liar?

was what happened to liars? This was

Marvin growled, his demanding voice almost unrecognizable. He had always been sweet, patient, and

No, it wasn’t.

Panther wants me

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

behind me, forcing his hands on my shoulders to ensure I got in every single word and could not escape. “Personally, this is my

Memories of Marvin’s past words crept into my

better than someone you despise

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

spare their lives.”

kill me. I’ll do