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

I sat in the car on my way back to the mansion-I took enough time

than being upset with Marvin, I was angry at

to

how long have you been

smiled brightly, turning his head for a split second. Prison. He made it

has he been

had been like Panther this entire time? That would make me look like a fool.

even tells me to go to college and make

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

no issue making me feel guilty about not pushing through school, but Marvin was

about and told me being able to decide what I really wanted required lots of

Panther?”

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

lie. Panther was a dangerous person one would not want

you. I excused myself as

“No problem.”

a lot

told

to spare me, or would he at least give me the chance

took me to see him live in action, knowing exactly what

he not able to see through Panther’s bad behavior?

it would come down to it? His lifetime friend, or a liar-DEA’s daughter who forced

would’ve been so much easier with evidence. All

the sidewalks. I could recognize

warm and welcoming smile. “Get in!” He spoke. “I was just on my way to see

“For?”

you out

have texted him? No, that was unlikely. Marvin knew when

I needed an excuse to leave the mansion, even if it meant having

owe this pleasure?” I entered the car. For some reason, Lucas’ presence made me feel safe. Maybe it was because of his

forget, he kept my identity a secret without wanting

reason.” Lucas shrugged. “I just felt like

two of us.

the Castillos aren’t normal to you?”

chuckled. “I don’t know, you tell me.”

mine.” I frowned, fastening my seat belt. Lucas laughed loudly, almost making me feel frightened because I had no idea he could do that. Smiling, in general,

we going?”

“Someplace special!”

behavior. Perhaps, it was not too late to get

best if he drove me off a bridge right now. At least that way, I didn’t

to a diner downtown instead. Being in the neighborhood gave