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

Chapter 338

Elena

“Thank you for everything.” I sighed, thanking Lucas. If anything, I was most grateful to him for not asking too many questions.

“No problem.” He said. “I should thank you for protecting Tiago. I wouldn’t know how to live with myself if something happened to my little brother because of me.”

My little brother.

After coming to the mansion to supposedly take down the Castillos, he called Tiago his little brother and could see past his mistakes.

Perhaps if I told Marvin the truth, he could look past my mistakes.

No, Elena.

He wouldn’t

“I don’t know what happened, but you look tensed.” Lucas noticed, raising a brow. “Will you be alright?” He asked. “Are you alright—are you happy?”

Was I?

That was a question I didn’t have the answer to, and maybe it was because no one cared enough to ask me that question.

“Elena, are you okay?”

“Ye—”

“Elena?” The door opened, revealing Marvin. He looked at Lucas for a split second before wrapping his arms around my body. “Where were you?”

There was a time when I felt the most secure in Marvin’s arms, but now I wasn’t that sure anymore.

Seeing him kill a man in cold blood was not that surprising, but more so shocking. I knew he could do it- but I didn’t think he would actually do it.

“I was out.” I freed myself from Marvin’s grip and stepped back. “I’m okay, don’t worry.” My lips felt dry as I indirectly answered Lucas’ question.

“Then why weren’t you answering your phone?”

As a child in the middle of a scolding, I reached for my phone and scrolled through the endless missed calls. “I didn’t know.” I clarified. “Lucas and I were out, so I must’ve missed it.”

Lucas and I were out?

That was maybe not the best choice of words.

Marvin glared at his brother. “Thank you for bringing her back home, and I’m sorry for the trouble.”

“That’s what owners say when someone finds their dog Lucas chuckled, quickly noticing Marvin was not

amused in any way.

Judging by Lucas’ tone, I could tell his words were also pretty serious.

all I was to

Marvin’s dog?

my leave then.” He nodded as he turned around and left me all alone

+5 Bonus

bring me back here, but at the same time, I was desperate to get inside his car so he could take me the hell away

protect myself from both of

as I felt his hand on my shoulder, turning me around, so I had no choice but to look

stared into his eyes, knowing he was about

I

“Don’t”

“I’m.”

care.” I

to talk about

it would only make me resent him for keeping someone like Panther

need to call out his friend because Marvin wouldn’t listen to me either way. He was so far gone that telling him

then let me tell you this, at least.” He spoke. “I swear on my life

what happened at the warehouse was very clear. He didn’t like liars, and at the end of the

make an exception

hurt you intentionally. I did talk to him, and he feels sorry about everything” I felt disgusted by Marvin’s choice of words. “I know it’s too much to ask, but can’t you just forgive him this once?”

Forgive?

be a matter of time before the

do that.” It pained me to say those words. But can we please go inside now-I’m wearing a crop top, and it’s

freezing sure.” Marvin dropped my hand in an instant, creating a distance between us. He walked back inside without giving me a look-and perhaps that was the one thing I needed to realize that I wasn’t ready to let

I saw today, but I also didn’t want him

you your space…if that’s what you want. I need to get back anyway.” He spoke,

steps.

was clear he had

eyes met for a second before he lowered his gaze. “I didn’t want to hurt you, and I really do

it back, I really did-but I couldn’t. That man he killed

I possibly love the person who had taken that away

selfish

breath. There was no point in giving him false hope because once he discovered the truth about my family, it would only take

of loud claps and laughter. “I request an immediate Oscar for you.” Victor’s voice filled the hall, causing me to smack my hand

be onto something. As rude as he could be,

he’s still unable to see through your lies.” He spoke, disgusted. “I have to give it to you- either you’re a good actress, or he is a good

Did he know?

idea what

heads up about what happened,” Victor said. “Told me Marvin ran away like a little bitch to

now?” I frowned.

not getting into that whole liar thing.” Victor

been Victoria. That’s probably why she wanted his number. Why would

to protect you from our common enemy.” He whispered in my car, sending chills through my body. Told me she was afraid little miss DEA’s daughter would end up doing something stupid-and seeing you all cuddled up against Lukey boy, I

“Excuse me?”

crumbling in front of Pedro, letting him threaten you-giving

flipped, ignoring the

raising his head. “If the truth gets out about your identity, both of you are fucked-so all

not