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.”

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 let me live…..for another ten months,” 1 spoke determinedly. “I’ll surrender myself, but only under these

to live for another ten months?” He brought his lips to my

wouldn’t be the

“I’m pregnant.”

emotion in my voice, but who could blame me? I was supposed to share this moment with Christian, but here I was-sharing it with

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

of showing him that I wasn’t playing around. “These are my terms,

He clicked his

“And I don’t have all day, so I need you to

me off. “Dad will be happy to hear about this.”

how do you know I’m not

precious, I

restrained myself from spitting in his face.”Because h know the type of person you are.” He spoke calmly. “You’re a greedy,

Keep calm, Serena.

breathe

do I know you’re not the one lying?” I turned the question. “I know how

I get to see Christian

was pathetic. That was the only word left to describe him. He was

go, princess.” Luca kissed my cheek forcefully. I closed my eyes in full disgust. “I’ll discuss this

until Luca left the changing room before opening my eyes. With sweaty palms, I held the wall for support

I could not

from now, I would belong to

we’re back. Are you still alive in there?” Emilio called

voice. “And yes, I’m still alive.” I left the changing room. Regardless

He chuckled, pointing at Beau. “I don’t know why I agreed to this,” Beau complained. “You might

has been forcing me to tag along

hard time? Emilio spoke. “Milo’s mom was the same.” He continued. “I never joined her though. I

had died in childbirth, raised Milo on his own, so I could only hope that Christian would be able to do the same. We were

turned around and wiped a tear from my eye. I was doing this

the point of

pay!” Emilio decided, throwing the bunch on the counter. Beau shook his head and pushed