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

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

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

didn’t want to be alone with Aria because I didn’t know what stunt she would pull. I trusted her

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

relieved. “That’s settled

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

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

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

it or not, if I wasn’t married to Aria- I would’ve even considered becoming Dace’s stepdaddy.

kidding about the pay, Vince,” Livia

was so dense, she didn’t realize it wasn’t over the pay

she disliked

next mission to ruin the honeymoon, I surprisingly found myself in front of

on a trip, was enough proof

room without knocking, mainly because his door was right to open-and locked eyes with Angelo who

ended his call, shooting me a

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

going far. And my uncle can handle things for a few days,” I defended, irritated. He only knew about the weapons because Aria told him about them-still here he was, trying to tell me what to do.

uncle know you’ve declared war on the Lambertis?”

Aria to cause trouble, and now he was speaking to me as if I was the bad guy.

were after when you told Aria to

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

I was also just a pawn. Angelo was sent

Angelo, breaking the uncomfortable silence. “I figured

chuckled, shaking his head in disbelief. “I’m looking out

you marry her.” My eyes rolled so far back, it