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

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

Marvin, I was angry

had to be stopped.

you been working for Marvin?”

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

he been treating you?”

Marvin had been like Panther this entire time? That would make

tells me to go to college

like him,” I spoke, relieved, remembering he said the exact words

and Alex had no issue making me

me for doing what I was passionate about and told me being able to decide what

about Panther?”

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

to lie. Panther was a dangerous person one would not want to cross. I

air, thank you. I excused

“No problem.”

lot to think about.

told Marvin the

him to spare me, or would he at least give me

best friend took me to see him live in action, knowing exactly what he was doing-and instead of scolding him. Marvin was too busy running after me.

he not able to see through

would Marvin choose to believe when it would come down to it? His lifetime friend,

would’ve been so much easier with evidence. All Victoria had to do was

making me jump from the sidewalks. I could recognize

his windows and gave me a warm and welcoming smile. “Get in!” He spoke. “I

“For?”

take you out

Marvin have texted him? No, that was unlikely. Marvin knew when to give me my space.

excuse to leave the mansion, even if it meant having

car. For some reason, Lucas’ presence made me feel safe. Maybe it was because of his job, or perhaps because I knew he was a good

kept my identity a secret without wanting something in

“I just felt like having lunch with a

made two

aren’t normal

don’t know,

frightened because I had no idea he could do that. Smiling,

we

“Someplace special!”

weird behavior. Perhaps, it was not too late to get out

a bridge right now. At

downtown instead. Being in the neighborhood