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.

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

“If one day you’re planning to become the main woman of this house,

could do was glare

day-so we can go.” Panther stated,

I chuckled in disbelief, pulling out my phone to share my live location with Victoria. If he did

uncomfortable situation I had ever experienced in my life. With neither of us saying a word, the tension was so thick you could cut it with a

as I had

he suspected Tiago of opening his mouth and would end up hurting

couldn’t-at least

come on.” He stopped the car, interrupting my

car and felt my head spin at the uncomfortable scenery.

like the Castillo estate. If anything, this seemed like the part of town Dad and Alex told me to stay away

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

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

took down these disgusting labs and how sometimes they would find underage and trafficked girls

breathe because he nearly gagged

that time were loud and clear. It’s the same way my grandmother was dragged

They were still creating and selling

Elena, stop it.

plan might be, this is exactly what Panther wanted.

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

doing and shot me looks of curiosity as Panther led

the house.

work,” Panther told

leading to a garage. “I think Marvin

you back every cent!” A voice cried out, right at

floor. He curled up in a fetal position, blood covering his face before receiving kick

called out. At that moment, I realized that it was Marvin’s voice. He was the one kicking

let out laughter, encouraging him to continue.

Panther whispered, chuckling. “I completely forgot about the liar Marvin

froze at

Liar?

happened to liars? This was the punishment for people like me.

had always been sweet, patient, and gentle with

No, it wasn’t.

what Panther wants

to the man’s 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 know the thing I despise the most in this

word and could not escape. “Personally, this is my favorite

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

than someone you despise

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

spare their

I’ll