His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Christian

“Nevada sure is beautiful, I would like to live here.” Johnny sighed and stared out of the window. “I bet ychuckled. They were headed to one of the Lamberti casinos.

“The women are beautiful too— you know what, I should live here.” Luca continued while Christian tried cousin’s rant, but his focus was elsewhere.

Taking off work to spend time with Serena was something he felt which he had owed her, but he quickly everyone felt a bit too free and would not try their best if he was not there to keep an eye on everythingWhen Lucio told Christian that someone had found out Serena’s identity and might have told Fabio Garcwanted to travel to Las Vegas that very moment— but seeing Matteo Alfonzo standing in their living rooeven more anxious.

He did not want to lie to Serena or Matteo, but Lucio had made it clear that it was for the best.

Even Johnny and Luca were unaware of the real reason why they had to get rid of the rat, due to Christiawith a business deal with the Sala’s.

He brought Aldo Sala and Isobel along to Las Vegas so no one would suspect anything and while the twtheir own business, Christian had brought Johnny and Luca along to deal with the rat. Luca was originallychoice, but he had given Marc a more important job at the moment, to keep an eye on Serena from a disAll Christian ever wanted to do was protect Serena and the baby, but knowing that Fabio might know theanxious. He felt as if he wasn’t prepared to fight Fabio or to face his old friend, Vincenzo— but he did nochoice.

“Thinking about Serena again?” Johnny asked him. Christian rolled his eyes and shook his head.

“I think our cousin is really in love.” Luca who had no idea of the fake relationship spoke. As far as Christiconcerned he was concerned, he thought it would be a shotgun wedding for the sake of the baby. “I’m nridiculous.”

“He’s right, you are.” Johnny who had noticed the changed expression each time someone mentioned S“No, I’m not.” Christian tried to convince himself once again.

“Yes you do, and it scares you so that’s why you’re sleeping around with every breathing soul.” Luca laugChristian sat there unamused. “Shut up.”

“Why? Serena is right there but here you are fucking Isobel and god knows who to convince yourself thahave feelings for her.”

Christian knew that his cousin was right, but he had not expected Serena to be such a laid back person, scould laugh with and open up to— but he could not have feelings for her, ever.

and that baby go— but if I

my entire life, he’s a pussy and wouldn’t want to bring his child in danger, bwhich I don’t understand is why you’re so

to be? One who would do

whatever was best for not only Serena and the baby but also for the entire family. If the

daughter.” Christian blurted out, not being able to take his cousin’s words anymore. Johturned their head in unison to look at their cousin. Christian knew that he

out here because I am confused,” Luca demanded an explanation. Christian gave them a everything came to be while the two gave him the surprising reaction he

chuckled. In the beginning, Christian liked to call it a not

Johnny asked for confirmation. Now thathings a bit better also he was aware that Fabio would never allow Serena or the baby to live. Matteo Alfothe birth of his daughter was already bad enough, and to top it off that exact daughter having a

alone right now?” Johnny wondered. “She’s not alone,

the three had arrived at the Casino and were greeted with open arms. Since the majority ofoperated from New

for the three outside of the casino spoke and followed

you here!” Orso grabbed Christian’s

course, we are.” Orso tried

men has been putting

to the Lamberti’s and thonly!” The man spoke, and by the look on his face, Christian could tell that it was just as much a surprise “Carlo Saccone, bring him to me.” Christian walked past Orso, with Johnny and Luca following behind himsir!” A young man who could

Christian spoke and had a regretful look on his face. He didn’t want to do this— but to protethe baby he

let me go!” Carlo begged him, but Christian knew better. Someone had claimed to have newand had been pulling strings to inform Fabio—

their mouth shut, that’s what’s going on,” Luca spoke and gave Carlo a kick againsmaking him cry

for a second, so we can handle this?” Johnny asked Orso, who

was hurt anyone. He had done so more times tremember,

knelt and faced

d-didn’t mean to spread she is Matteo’s daughter, someone paid me to spread the rumor!” Carlo criChristian let out an irritated yell and paced back and forth the room. By now the rumor had surely reachewould