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.

all about that plan to let her and that baby go— but if I were you I would rethink that decision.”spoke while Johnny and Christian looked at him

child in danger, bwhich I don’t understand is why you’re so put on hiding Serena from

think about it, what kind of father do you want to be? One who would do anything

He believed he was not a coward, whatever was best for not only Serena and the baby but also for the

not being able to take his cousin’s words anymore. Johturned their head in unison to look at their

a everything came to be while the two gave him the surprising reaction he had already

to call it a not really faith, but now even

Serena or the baby to live. Matteo Alfothe birth of his daughter was already bad

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

felt guilty for taking away her freedom like that, but 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 New York,

and followed be“Please stay here, and make sure no one gets in,”

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

of course, we are.” Orso tried his best

heard, one of your men has been putting their nose where they

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 was unsure of what to do. He had to know how much Carlo knew and hotold Fabio Garcia, but the last thing he had expected was for

a regretful look on his face. He didn’t want to do this— but

me go!” Carlo begged him, but Christian knew better. Someone had claimed to

on,” Luca

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

to do is tell me the truth, I only need thegave him one last chance. The last thing he wanted to do was hurt anyone. He had done so more times tremember, but to take over his father’s empire and to fix this corrupt family so he

Christian knelt and faced the man. “I

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