His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 206

“So, I guess we’re back.” I smiled at Isobel. It was a nice break, but I was glad to be back.

Faith, Luna, and Olivia were on their way home, while Isobel and I were on our way to the mansion. I hadn’t spoken to Christian since last night, and I truly hoped he was doing okay. I knew my Christian, and I also knew that he had probably been overworking himself.

The situation with Berto seemed to have gotten way out of hand, and to be honest, I didn’t even know if Christian was healthy enough to deal with all of it. I knew he loved his uncle and understood things were not going as he had planned.

“Have you spoken to Beau this morning?” I asked Isobel. I had been so obsessed with helping Christian that I had forgotten all about my twin. Isobel scrunched up her nose and shot me a disgusted look. “I know he’s your brother, but please don’t mention his name.”

“Why?”

“Why?” Isobel asked, surprised. “Are you really asking me why?”

I closed my eyes as I tried to ignore her rant about what kind of terrible person my brother was, What was she even doing with him in the first place if she could only complain about him?

After a long drive of listening to Isobel’s nagging, we had finally arrived at the mansion. The car had barely stopped before I opened the door and ran over to Christian and Siena, who were waiting at the door.

“Siena, my baby!” I called out as I opened my arms. My heart melted at the sight of the bright smile on her face as she leaned forward so I could pick her up. “Did you see that?” I pouted at Christian.

Siena rested her head against my shoulder and started babbling. “Did you miss mommy?” I asked before my eyes moved to Christian. “She obviously has a lot to tell me.”

“I can tell.” Christian smiled. He looked at me as if he was waiting for me to jump into his arms, but I decided to tease him for a bit longer. “Not bad for a dead-beat, huh?” I smirked as I held Siena’s hand in

mine.

“Serena…” Christian spoke with a sad frown. I laughed at the dismayed look on his face and opened my free arm. “I’m kidding. Come here.”

Christian seemed like a happy kid as he pulled me into his embrace and attacked me with kisses. He moved his lips from my forehead to my nose, cheek and ended at my lips.

“Why do you always have to be that rough!” I laughed as I tried to push him off. The only one who could appreciate that gesture was Siena, who had burst into fits of laughter. “I’m sorry, it’s because I missed you.” Christian stroke my cheek with his finger.

He changed his approach and pulled me into a gentle embrace. “I missed you.” He whispered into my ear. I smiled at his words and felt at ease by his decision to take the first step.

“I missed you too.” I smiled. “Where is Enzo?”

“He made sure the house was clean, and then he left to visit my dad.”

“Where are my Carmen and Lukey?”

“Uh, they went home…I’ll explain everything later,” Christian spoke. “I just want to enjoy this moment.”

“Me too, and the next time I’m going on vacation, we’re going together-as a family.”

I agree.” Christian laughed. “These two days without you were boring. I had no

shrugged as I looked past Christian to stare at my

her suitcases, and all I could see in his eyes was rage. He looked at her as if she was the dirtiest thing he had ever seen in his life and

Christian. “Hey,

got out of his trance and pulled me into a hug.

quickly as it started. “But why aren’t you helping

walked past me and made his way over to Isobel.

head. “No, I wouldn’t want you to miss the show.”

my waist and

into my eyes. “I

because I knew what he was referring to. Being able to hold me, allowed him to think about something

make me sick!”

strength, but she raised her purse and hit Beau several times.” You useless

me sick, and I hope he gets hit by a truck!” Isobel yelled before she made her way past me to

I like the concept of us being a normal family,” Christian laughed, but all I could look at was the defeated look on my brother’s face. If I ever were to hold Christian hostage like that, I would grant

and went from the kitchen to the living room, but she

A voice spoke. I turned around in shock and came face to face with Dario. What was he doing here?

I stuttered nervously. I stepped back and stuck out my hand. “I-it’s good to see you again.” I smiled.

see you too. You look good.” Dario complimented me. I tried to control my beating heart and pulled

happening

right? Yes, it had

had no idea what the hell

and I wondered what he meant by that. “W-what, why?”

“The baby?

right!” I spoke, relieved. “She has, and she’s staring at you, so that’s why it looks like Christian is watching you,” I concluded. There was nothing more awkward than this conversation.

how I felt about.

are we okay? Or am I making you feel

spoke a bit too defensively. “I’m good, we’re good-everything

I missed you.” He confessed as he pushed my hair behind my ear and cupped my

but I couldn’t. It felt as if I had a lump in my throat, and I was unable to speak. I knew what I had to do, I had to tell him to step back, but I couldn’t. Maybe

Siena leaned her head against my neck, causing Dario to back off. She was just a

you

him, not until I knew what

did…” I took a deep breath. If I wanted to work on my relationship with Christian, I had to do the right thing. “Listen, about

was playing, but maybe it was for the best. Christian was right,

know you want to protect me-but it was inappropriate, and I need you to forget about

it?” Dario chuckled. “Was there a nude I missed, or are we

bikini picture, and it didn’t mean anything. It was the kind of picture I could’ve send to my brother, and

the subject. I was a

tell you all about it,” Dario suggested. He saw

for me to talk someone I can

a close bond, and he probably trusted me more than his own family. How could I reject