His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika

Chapter 337

Elena

“I’m here to make it up to you.” He spoke. “I’m ready to listen to you, trust you-and I’m ready to take you home.”

Not knowing what else to do, I took a step back and shook my head. “N-no.” I breathed, looking dad in his eyes. “I’m not going anywhere-I’m not!”

“Elena-

“I’m not.”

“Just hear us out, please.” Alex jumped in. He didn’t raise his voice, he didn’t look at me the wrong way. and it almost seemed as if he was afraid I could run out any second. “Please.” He pleaded.

I folded my arms and looked at Lucas, who shrugged his shoulders.

How the hell did he get involved anyway?

That’s what I would like to know.

“You know what, I’ll hear you guys out-but that’s it. I spoke before hearing three relieved sighs.

As promised, I sat beside Lucas with dad and Alex on the opposite side. My previous thoughts, occupied with Marvin’s terrifying persona, had suddenly vanished.

What was up with these three, and why were they together?

Perhaps to take down Marvin?

Or maybe it was nothing other than a scheme to take me home?

Deep down, I knew I had to go back at one point. I knew that that was the sacrifice I had to make to keep Marvin safe-but now was not the time.

Lucas cleared his throat, carefully nudging my shoulder. “So, do you want something to eat?”

“No,” I answered dryly. “Just get it over with and start talking.”

Alex and Lucas shot each other a look before moving their gaze to dad. “So I suppose I’ll do the talking” His lips curled as they always would whenever he used to speak rubbish.

He took a breath. “So it all started when Lucas showed up at our doorsteps.”

Without missing a single detail, dad went through every little thing while Alex and Lucas filled in the missing pieces whenever necessary.

He spoke about Lucas’ mom, their deal to take down Mario in exchange for Marvin, and his ultimate planı to bring me back home.

The way those words left his mouth, as if he hadn’t expected it to go any other way, scared me.

After all this time, he still hadn’t learned anything and was out to control my life. The only difference? This time he was of value to me.

“Do you really think I’m going to keep my mouth shut and let you throw Marvin back to prison?” I blinked, startled, but dad shook his head.

to do with Stevie and was merely covering for someone,” Dad spoke. “Just give me that person’s name, come back home-and we’ll

Hearing dad was not after Marvin anymore was supposed

sat beside me, shifted uncomfortably. He was not only a detective but also Tiago’s brother. It wasn’t difficult

you all along-but I’m afraid I can’t

better person.” Dad spat. “He’s still a monster, a killer-and I’m allowing you to do this the easy way.”

a monster, a killer.

was well

changed his tone, begging me to give him

you want to.

did want

wanted all of this to

gave her a USB which should take down the person responsible for this, so

on it?” Dad asked, completely unfazed about my investigation. Of course, he knew me well enough that I could not sit back

his breaths and lowered his head. “It’s Tiago, isn’t it?” He spoke up. “You’re trying to protect him, aren’t

as dad looked at me with big eyes, waiting for confirmation. I hadn’t

up to this, right?” Lucas asked. I ignored him and searched for dad’s eyes, ensuring he would feel my

He was just a kid who didn’t know any better and followed orders.” I stood up for Tiago. “Whatever you’re feeling now,

my eyes and shrugged me off. “Who put him up to this?”

No.

calming him down. “What do you

as in no,” I repeated. “I’ll give you the name and after all of this is over, I’ll come back

contact with all Castillos, including Marvin,” I told him. “But you need to promise me one thing.”

he would accept my request. “I need you

of your hatred towards The Castillos, and I need you to spare Tiago’s

do all of that, you’ll really come

All you have to do is

as he stared right back at me. “Whatever it takes to

been the biggest risk in this situation, but I just had to trust him. I didn’t have much choice, and if anyone could

was Panther,” I spoke. “Only

and Alex all looked at each other, waiting for whoever spoke

his mouth, widening his eyes.

confirmed. “I haven’t known for that long. It all

told everyone my version of the story and gave a detailed explanation. I told them about Panther’s weird behavior and Tiago’s words, with the only thing left out is the

been threatening you?” Dad balled his fist. Even without telling him about what Panther had done today, he

worry, dad,

dangerous. In this case, violence was the answer, and

how long do we have to wait for that stick?” Alex interfered. “We can’t

don’t have to wait long,” I told him. “I’m sure Victoria is

“Are you sure?”

do anything

for a while, reached for dad’s hand and squeezed him. “I promise I won’t let anything happen to her.” I could

He pulled back his

“Why, what?”