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.

listening in on the conversation, and then an idea popped into my

also go!” I suggested. “Pack your bags. I’ll

double your pay. Just please.” It almost appeared

alone with Aria because I didn’t know what stunt she would pull. I trusted her as a business partner, but I didn’t trust her

yes because I need a break, but I won’t say no to you

relieved. “That’s

doubling pay…will that still be a thing?” Livia asked as I turned my heel.

me turn my head for the last time, and when I did, I didn’t know how

beautiful tutors had no place in this household. I had a wife, annoying but good-looking, who claimed to love me.

had never once looked at her the way I looked at Livia. Believe it or not, if I

was just kidding about the pay, Vince,” Livia

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

she disliked

to ruin the honeymoon, I surprisingly found

trying to recruit a Marino on a trip, was

mainly because his door was right to open-and locked eyes with Angelo who was talking

leaned against the door. As expected, 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, having no

And I think it’s a terrible idea, Angelo replied. “You need to plan the

for a few days,” I defended, irritated. He only knew about the weapons because Aria told him about

know you’ve declared war on

Aria to cause trouble, and now he was speaking to me as if

thought war was what you were after when you told Aria to stir

which was somehow worse because he didn’t deny it. As much as I’d like to

was also just a pawn. Angelo was sent here due to Oscar Morales’ request, and I had to live with that.

breaking the uncomfortable silence. “I figured since

in her neck?” Angelo chuckled, shaking his head in disbelief. “I’m looking out for her. Something her husband

marry her.” My eyes rolled so far