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

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

Marvin, I was angry at Panther for pulling the strings.

had to

long have you been working for Marvin?”

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

he been treating

time? That would make me look like a fool.

even tells me to go to

I spoke, relieved, remembering

had no issue making me

even praised me for doing what I was passionate about and told me being able to decide what I really wanted

Panther?” I

and tightened his grip around the steering wheel.

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

thank you. I excused myself as we reached the community gate. “Thanks

“No problem.”

had a lot

I told Marvin

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

knowing exactly what he was doing-and instead of scolding him. Marvin was too busy running after

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

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

evidence. All Victoria had to do was get the

I could recognize that jeep in my sleep.

smile. “Get in!” He spoke. “I was just

“For?”

out

was unlikely. Marvin knew when to give me

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

car. For some reason, Lucas’ presence made me feel safe. Maybe

a secret without wanting something in return.

“I just felt like having lunch

that made two of

Castillos aren’t normal to you?”

“I don’t know,

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

we

“Someplace special!”

much about his weird behavior. Perhaps, it was not too late to get out of the car, but once again-did it truly matter where we

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

a diner downtown instead. Being in