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.

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

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

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

be 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

but I won’t say no to you doubling

relieved. “That’s

be a thing?” Livia asked as I

hearing a soft chuckle from her. The sound of her sweet voice made me turn my

I looked at her, it reminded me that beautiful tutors had no place in this household. I had a wife, annoying

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 becoming Dace’s stepdaddy.

about the pay, Vince,”

I walked away for real this time. She was so

she disliked me.

surprisingly found myself

a trip, was enough proof for my feelings.

because his door was right to open-and locked eyes with

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

terrible idea, Angelo replied. “You need to plan the

uncle can handle things for a few days,” I defended, irritated. He only knew about the weapons because Aria

know you’ve declared war on the Lambertis?”

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

when you told Aria to

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

also just a pawn. Angelo was sent here due to

your suitcases packed yet?” I asked Angelo, breaking the uncomfortable silence. “I figured since

“I’m looking out for her.

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