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.

Livia, who was listening in on the conversation, and then an idea popped into

bags. I’ll cover everything-you can even take little Dace

but I quickly interjected. I’ll even double your pay. Just please.”

she would pull. I

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

breathed, relieved. “That’s settled then.”

still be a thing?” Livia asked as I turned my heel.

her. The sound of her sweet voice made me turn my head for the last time, and when I did, I

in this household. I had a wife, annoying but good-looking, who

never once looked at her the way I looked at Livia. Believe it or not, if I wasn’t married to Aria- I would’ve even considered

just kidding about the pay, Vince,”

know,” I walked away for real this time. She was so dense, she didn’t realize

how much she disliked me.

surprisingly found myself in front of Angelo Marino’s

a trip, was enough proof

without knocking, mainly because his door was right to open-and locked eyes with Angelo who was talking on the phone.

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 to plan the weapons

few days,” I defended, irritated. He only knew about the weapons because Aria told him about them-still here he was, trying

you’ve declared war on the

cause trouble, and now he was speaking

were after when you told Aria to stir the pot.”

because he didn’t deny it. As much as I’d like to blame Aria, 1 knew she was just a

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

silence. “I figured since

looking out for her. Something her husband is supposed to be doing-

My eyes rolled so