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.

I was to

Marvin’s dog?

he turned around and left me

+5 Bonus

to bring me back here, but at the same time, I was desperate to

wanted to protect myself from both

around, so

I stared into his eyes, knowing

I

“Don’t”

“I’m.”

don’t care.” I

have to talk about what

would only make me resent him for keeping someone like Panther by his

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

you don’t want to hear me out, then let me tell you this, at least.” He spoke. “I swear on my life that I will never ever

meant nothing because what happened at the warehouse was very clear. He didn’t like liars, and at the end of the day, I

really make an exception

him, and he feels sorry about everything” I felt disgusted by Marvin’s choice of words. “I know

Forgive?

matter of time before

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

He walked back inside without giving me a look-and

be the person I saw today, but I also didn’t want

I need to get back anyway.” He spoke, stopping

steps.

busy-so it was clear he had only returned to

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

did-but I couldn’t. That man he killed today was a man with a family,

could I possibly love the person who had taken that away

that be selfish of me?

could finally release my breath. There was no point in giving him false hope because

and laughter. “I request an immediate Oscar for you.”

might be onto something. As rude as he could be, he removed my hand from his mouth and pushed

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

Did he know?

idea

what happened,” Victor

he now?” I frowned.

you’re not getting into that whole liar thing.” Victor sighed dramatically. “You know, your friend, Victoria,

lips. Of course, it would’ve been

sending chills through my body. Told me she was afraid little miss DEA’s daughter would end up doing something

“Excuse me?”

crumbling in front of Pedro, letting

I flipped, ignoring the fact Victoria had told

both of you are fucked-so all you have to do

do I know you’re not going to say