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

than being upset with Marvin, I was angry at Panther

had to be stopped.

you been working for Marvin?”

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

how has he been

entire time? That would make me look like a

kind.” The guy shrugged. “He even tells me to go to college and

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

perfect and comfortable. Dad and Alex had no issue making me feel guilty about not pushing through school, but

told me being able to decide what I really wanted

how about Panther?” I asked.

steering wheel. “Yeah, yeah-also nice!” He spoke in

obligated to lie. Panther was a dangerous person

here-I need some fresh air, thank you. I excused myself as we reached the

“No problem.”

a lot to think

I told

spare me, or would he

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

down to it? His lifetime friend, or

All Victoria had to do was

from the sidewalks. I could recognize that jeep

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

“For?”

take you out for

No, that was unlikely. Marvin knew when to give me my

to leave the mansion, even if it

made me feel safe. Maybe it was because of his job, or perhaps

to forget, he kept my identity a secret without wanting

felt like having lunch with a normal person.”

two of

the Castillos aren’t normal

chuckled. “I don’t know, you

my seat belt. Lucas laughed loudly, almost making me feel frightened because I had no idea he could do that.

we going?”

“Someplace special!”

not too late to get out of the car, but once

me off a bridge right now.

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