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

Chapter 336

Elena

Once I stepped outside, I could finally breathe. Relieved, I brushed my hands through my hair to calm myself down and closed my eyes to process everything.

“Elena, wait!” Marvin caught up with me as my eyes shot open. His hand reached to hold mine, only to stop when he had noticed the blood on his hands. “I-I can explain!” The shame was written on his face.

I didn’t need him to explain why he had just killed a liar. Trust me. It would only add to my nerves.

“You don’t have to,” I told Marvin, unable to meet his gaze. “I’m okay, so let’s just pretend none of this happened.”

“What-us?”

“No, not us!” I clarified. “T-that thing I saw just now.”

“Elena…” Marvin sighed, noticing I couldn’t even describe what had just happened. He killed a man. He had actually pulled the trigger, and I knew it wasn’t the first time.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” I cracked a laugh. “I’m not angry. Really, I’m not!” I said. “Trust me. I don’t have the right to be.”

Not after all my lies.

“So all those things you said about actually enjoying all of this…were serious?” I tried changing the subject, which wasn’t the smartest thing.

“I’m sorry.” Marvin looked down at his bloody hands. I’m sorry I brought you into this. I’m sorry you had to see this-I’m sorry.”

Sorry?

“You shouldn’t be apologizing to me. You should let your friend apologize to the both of us for bringing me here.” I called out Panther indirectly. I didn’t want to pick a fight with that man, but this was downright evil.

Marvin clenched his jaw, closing his eyes. If he let Panther’s behavior pass this time, I might as well drop my investigation and move on with my life. “I-if you wait for a bit, I’ll clean myself and take you home-

“No thanks, that won’t be necessary. I need a minute.” I cut him off. I still loved him, and I was still going to save him-but I just couldn’t get over that lifeless body on the ground. He shot him as if it was nothing.

“I’ll just take the bus or something.”

“In this neighborhood?”

I’m George Torres’ daughter, and I can hold my own. Trust me. I’ll manage

“I can take her home, boss.” A guy spoke, revealing himself as he removed a cigarette from his mouth.

Judging by his looks and courage to approach Marvin, I could tell this was probably someone ambitious trying to do good. A rookie who had yet to prove himself.

Marvin scoffed. “That’s not necessary-”

“I’d appreciate that, thank you.” I nodded, interrupting him.

Marvin sighed, shrugging his shoulders. “I’ll see you home then?” He raised his brows.

“Yes, definitely!”

+5 Bonus

back to the mansion-I took enough time to think about whatever I was

being upset with Marvin, I was

had to be stopped.

long have you

prison.” The guy smiled brightly, turning his head for a

he

time? That would

guy shrugged. “He even tells me to go to college

spoke, relieved, remembering he said the exact words to Amelia.

no issue making me feel guilty about not

and told me being

Panther?” I

breathed and tightened his grip around the steering wheel. “Yeah, yeah-also nice!” He spoke in a high-pitched tone.

because these people were obligated to lie. Panther was a dangerous

from here-I need some fresh air, thank you. I excused myself as we reached the community gate. “Thanks for the

“No problem.”

still had a lot

I told Marvin the truth?

me, or would he at least give me the chance to listen to his words?

course, he wouldn’t. His so-called best friend took me to see him live in action, knowing exactly what he was doing-and instead of scolding

was he not able to see through

it would come down to it? His

so much easier with evidence. All Victoria had

heard a honk, almost making me jump from the sidewalks. I could recognize that jeep in my

rolled down his windows and gave me a warm and welcoming smile. “Get in!”

“For?”

you out for lunch!”

have texted him? No, that was unlikely.

care? I needed an excuse to leave the mansion, even if it

feel safe. Maybe it was

identity a secret without wanting something in return.

Lucas shrugged. “I just felt like having lunch with

that made two

Castillos aren’t normal

chuckled. “I don’t know,

fastening my seat belt. Lucas laughed loudly, almost making me feel frightened because I had no

we going?”

“Someplace special!”

Perhaps, it was not too late to get out of the car, but once again-did it truly matter where we were

if he drove me off a bridge right now. At least that way,

drove me to a diner downtown instead. Being in the neighborhood gave me a warm