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

Chapter 388

Vincenzo

A belated honeymoon?

What the hell was I even thinking?

The idea had popped out of my mouth before I could fully think about it, and it was all because of guilt.

Aria’s excitement had me regretting the words almost immediately as I did not want to give her the wrong impression. She said she loved me, and here I was-taking her on a honeymoon. It wasn’t helping my case.

As much as I appreciated her love, my opinion of her hadn’t changed. She was not someone I could see myself with, and I would never love her. I didn’t even know if I could.

I pitied her because she was raised in a mess of a family she didn’t ask for. I pitied her because she didn’t know any better.

A deep sigh escaped my lips as I carefully thought about my next steps. I couldn’t, and wouldn’t, be alone with her, and I would pull every string to avoid that from happening.

Sprinting down the stairs, I headed to Luis, who was in the back, studying with Livia. His results had been good the past few days. A good reason to make him tag along.

Seeing the two working together made me feel at ease, and I hated to break it up-but it was necessary. “Luis!” I interrupted them as they both looked up from their books. “Pack your suitcase. We’re going on a vacation.

Livia looked up, her eyes meeting mine with a soft smile on her lips. Luis gasped, then he jumped up from his seat. “Really?” he exclaimed. “Where are we going?”

“Miami!”

Luis frowned, clearly disappointed. “That’s hardly a vacation, Vince.” he shook his head. “It’s like visiting our next-door neighbors.”

“Well, sorry. But I do have a business to run,” I said dismissively. Miami wouldn’t just be a getaway, it would be a strategic move.

It was where Tiago lived, meaning I could recruit him for the Black Market, and give Aria the trip I had promised, killing two birds with one stone.

who was listening in on the conversation,

also go!” I suggested. “Pack your bags. I’ll cover everything-you can

interjected. I’ll even double your pay. Just please.” It almost appeared as if I was

she would pull. I trusted her as

but I won’t say no to you doubling my pay.” A

relieved. “That’s settled

about that doubling pay…will that still be a thing?” Livia

her sweet voice made me turn my head for the last time, and when I did, I didn’t know how fast to lower my gaze.

no place in this household. I had a wife, annoying but

at her the way I looked at Livia. Believe it or not, if I wasn’t married to Aria- I would’ve even considered becoming Dace’s stepdaddy. It

kidding about the pay,

for real this time. She was so dense, she didn’t realize it wasn’t over

she

next mission to ruin the honeymoon, I surprisingly found myself in front of Angelo Marino’s

trying to recruit a Marino on a trip,

right to open-and locked eyes with

my presence urged him to finish quicker. “Finally, I muttered when Angelo ended his call, shooting me a questioning look. Tm taking Aria on a belated honeymoon, I announced,

think it’s a terrible idea, Angelo replied. “You need

only knew about the weapons because

you’ve declared war on

aback. I knew Angelo was the one who had told Aria to cause trouble, and now he was speaking to

when you told Aria to stir the pot.”

as I’d like to blame Aria, 1

I was also just a pawn. Angelo was sent here due

asked Angelo, breaking the uncomfortable silence. “I figured since you’re always

his head in disbelief. “I’m looking out

marry her.” My eyes rolled so far back, it made me dizzy.