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

Chapter 344

Marvin

We were on our way back. Panther sat in the front passenger seat, Tiago in the back.

As we were about halfway, there was an unspoken tension, and it was a good thing there was. By now, they were allowed to notice that I wasn’t in the mood at all

It smelled of treachery.

Stopping at a stop sign, I tapped my fingers against the wheel, thinking about my next step. Hell, I didn’t even knew what my next step would be. I only knew that there was no way in hell I could return with Panther.

I couldn’t have him ratting out Elena.

I just could not…

“Tiago,” I began, finally breaking the silence in the car. “I took care of Anya’s grave while you were gone.” I wasn’t sure why I had said it, but it felt necessary. If it’d make him feel like shit later on, good.

He nodded as a somber look crossed his face. “Thank you, Marvin,” he replied. “I knew I could count on you. I always can.”

Yes, but can I count on you?

Those were the words I so desperately wanted to ask, but I already knew the answer. I couldn’t count on him. He had shown me time and time again, but because he’s my brother-I continued to give him chances.

had barely moved a muscle for the better part of our drive. He looked out the window, not allowing

he was the one who put the two of us up against each other, and

you come with us next time?” I asked him, “Anya adored you. She always paid

of his seat. He didn’t respond, but I could see the dirty look on

was a monster, but

to being a demon.

changed the subject, right when things were just starting to get interesting. “What really happened between you and Elena?”

was done playing games with both of them. I felt Panther’s gaze on me, but I ignored it. “From that information, we both

“Sorry to hear that.”

again. His expression was blank, but there was something in his eyes….a flicker of something I didn’t enjoy seeing. “So am I.” I replied, giving him a sharp look. “I’m sorry for many things. 1 think

Everything from before were just formalities, and now he was after the answers he had been searching for from the moment

didn’t want to give an answer, better yet-I had hoped those two idiots in the car were smart enough not to make me answer that question.

Meanwhile I could feel Panther’s and Tiago’s eyes on me, still waiting for an answer.

unannounced.” Tiago murmured, breaking the

seriously wasn’t hoping I would

an embarrassment, and did not have the right to walk with the Castillo name.

in a cold tone. Unfortunately for him, he wasn’t the one setting

breath, my gaze shifting between the road and those two idiots.

what?” Tiago sounded utterly confused.

should happen to those I loved the most.” I spoke just above a whisper. “Those