His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 228

“I knew this was a bad plan,” I whispered to myself while trying not to faint in the changing room.

After my crazy idea, I decided to just go for it and called Luca’s number-not expecting him to answer, but he did.

I told him I wanted to meet up with him and managed to manipulate Emilio and Beau-into taking me to a public mall. Yes, I was stupid-but to a degree which was why I knew that a public meeting would be the only way, even if it had to be in this tiny, uncomfortable space.

I held my breath, feeling a presence behind me. “Serena…we meet again.” I recognized Luca’s voice.

I turned around and opened my eyes to meet the man standing in front of me. He wore a black hoodie, covering half of his face. I had expected to be scared, but I wasn’t. Deep down, I was still hopeful that he would be the old Luca. The one who was once willing to give his life for me.

“What?” Luca chuckled. “No hug, no warm welcome?”

I scoffed. “After everything you’ve done?” I asked. “Because I don’t know if you’re aware, but Dario..your brother Dario? His uncle is dead because of you—”

“Don’t!” Luca slammed his fist against the wall, cornering me. “That was on my dad. That wasn’t me, so -don’t!”

I kept my mouth shut. My words had affected him deeply. “Believe it or not… I don’t always agree with his

ways.

I truly wanted to believe that-but Luca still had a choice. Despite everything, Lucio would still be willing to welcome him back into the family, and so would Franco.

“Anyway, I’m not here for any of that.” I rolled my eyes, so I didn’t have to look at him. “I’m here to make a deal. One your father will like.”

“I’m listening.” Luca backed off. It was now or never-but I wouldn’t run away, and I would not turn my back on the Lamberti’s. Not this time.

“Although your dad claimed he didn’t want to hurt Christian….I heard he’s changed his mind.” I began. “I heard he would let the Lamberti’s be, in trade for my…presence.”

Luca chuckled. “You’ve heard correctly.” He confirmed. “It’s nothing personal, but taking away someone he cares about is the same as attacking the family business-so either one will do.”

“Believe it or not, he also cared about you. I reminded Luca. “You broke his heart.”

“He doesn’t. If he did, he would’ve been there for me.”

not in the mood to continue this discussion which was why I didn’t get into it. “I want your dad to return Siena’s money, all of it-and I need him to guarantee to

the right to live for another ten months?” He brought his lips to my ear.

it wouldn’t be

“I’m pregnant.”

but who could blame me? I was supposed to share this moment with Christian, but here I was-sharing it with his traitor cousin instead.

don’t know how to catch a break, do you?” He laughed. “What’s the point of protection if

my arms as a way of showing him that I wasn’t playing around. “These are my terms, and

throat. “See, now it’s getting interesting.” He clicked his tongue. “You want to exchange your freedom for Christian

I don’t have all day, so I need you

about this.” He smirked. “Meeting up with me was a good decision,

frowned. “And how do you know I’m not lying?”

life was precious, I hadn’t expected it to be this easy.

h know the type of person you are.” He spoke calmly. “You’re a greedy, gold-digging bitch who will do anything, so your daughter doesn’t have to strip the

Keep calm, Serena.

in, breathe

not the one lying?” I turned the question. “I know how much you want the

as I get to see Christian miserable,

left to describe him. He was a

closed my eyes in full disgust. “I’ll

before opening my eyes. With sweaty palms, I held the wall for

that the deal was official, I could not go

days from now, I would belong to Berto and

Are you still alive in there?” Emilio

yes, I’m still alive.” I left the changing room. Regardless of everything, I couldn’t help but laugh at Beau,

don’t know why I

arm around Beau’s shoulder and walked off while I followed behind them. “She has been forcing me to tag along with all these baby stores, and it’s making me rethink my life choices.”

Emilio spoke. “Milo’s mom was the same.” He continued. “I never joined her though. I told her I would do it the next

so I could only hope that Christian would be able to do the same. We were all aware of his love for Siena, and I knew without a doubt that he would love the new

turned around and wiped a tear from my eye.

the hangers from my hand. What was the point of buying these dresses if

on the counter. Beau shook his