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.

to let her and that baby go— but if I were you I would rethink that

wouldn’t want to bring his child in danger, bwhich I don’t understand is why you’re so put on hiding Serena from the family while the engagement syou from doing

think about it, what kind of father do you want to be? One who would do anything to protect his chiwoman he cares about, or a coward?” Luca

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

in unison to look at their cousin. Christian knew that he had made a big mistake by telwhile

them a everything came

faith brought the two of you together.” Johnny chuckled. In the beginning, Christian liked to

out about Serena’s identity and told Fabio?” 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 baby withe two families he despised the

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

he had to know that she and the baby wereAfter a while, the three had arrived at the Casino and were greeted with open arms. Since the majority ofoperated from

the casino spoke and followed

to have you here!” Orso grabbed Christian’s arm and led

are.” Orso tried his best

I’ve heard, one of your men has been putting their nose

in fear and shook his head. “No, everyone here is loyal 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 not be any older than twenty-five walked from behind the bar with his heaChristian softened his look and

spoke and had a regretful look on his face. He didn’t want to do this— but to protethe baby he would go above and beyond. “No, no— what have I done!”

“I swear, I don’t kdone, please let me go!” Carlo begged him, but Christian knew better. Someone had claimed to have newand had been pulling strings to

what’s going on,” Luca spoke and gave Carlo

second, so we can

wanted to do was hurt anyone. He

her?” Christian knelt and

criChristian let out an irritated yell and paced back and forth the room. By now the rumor had