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

to the mansion-I took enough time to think

Marvin, I was angry at

had to be

how long have you been working for Marvin?”

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

has he been treating you?”

Panther this entire time?

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

sound like him,” I spoke, relieved, remembering

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

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

Panther?”

around the steering wheel.

was understandable because these people were obligated to lie. Panther was a dangerous person one would not want to cross. I had

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

“No problem.”

a lot to

if I told Marvin the truth?

me, or would he at least

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

not able to see

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

evidence. All Victoria

making me jump from the sidewalks. I could recognize

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

“For?”

take you out for

unlikely. Marvin knew when to give me

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

entered the car. For some reason, Lucas’ presence made me feel safe. Maybe it was because of his job,

kept my identity a secret without wanting something in return.

shrugged. “I just felt like having lunch

made two of us.

aren’t

“I don’t know,

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

we going?”

“Someplace special!”

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

probably been best if he drove me off a bridge right now. At

instead. Being in the neighborhood gave me