His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 239

Christian

“Hey, sleeping beauty!” Beau kicked Christian’s leg, waking him up. “We have to go. Dario is expecting

you.

Startled, Christian opened his eyes, noticing he had fallen asleep in his chair while caring for Serena. “Where is she?” He asked, not wanting to lose her again.

“Matteo took her to Siena, and we’ve got to go.”

Stressed, Christian got up from his chair and brushed his hands through his hair. “She didn’t wake me. Why didn’t she wake me?” He paced back and forth, eventually reaching for his phone.

He let out a frustrated sigh at the long list of missed calls. “Please tell me your dad didn’t see me like this?”

“Oh, he didn’t.” Beau simply shrugged. “Serena told him you were taking a nap, and he went off. Something about you not being allowed to rest.” He said. “But don’t worry, I stuck up for you as always- Beau’s sentence was cut short by a pillow getting thrown at his face.

“Ow.” He frowned. “What was that for?”

“Just call Dario and tell him we’ll be on our way!”

Sometime later, Christian and Beau were in the car, headed to the secret location where Dario kept both Berto and Luca.

“If you don’t mind, I’ll just drop you off.” Beau broke the silence. “I need to be with my sister.”

“Yes, should.” Christian sighed, agreeing. If anything, he felt as if he should’ve been the one taking care of Serena’s-but as of now, he had other duties. “Just tell her I’ll be home soon.”

“I will.”

“And tell her not to cook for me.” Christian pulled a disgusted face, earning a chuckle from Beau.

The drive to the location gave Christian enough time to think about his feelings. If anyone would’ve told him he would be forced to kill his uncle and his cousin for the sake of the family, he would’ve called them

crazy.

Sadly enough, it had all become a reality, and there was no way out. It was something that needed to happen.

“Keep me updated.” Beau dropped off Christian, who could sense guilt in his eyes. He had always had his back, but this time he was forced to decide between being there for his friend or his sister.

spoke. “And don’t let Serena enter the

by himself was something he had already done quite a few times, but this time was

bed. Christian believed in second chances, but not when

Christian’s eyes shot to Berto, who had been tied to a chair. His signature mask was not on his face,

you’re here.” He squinted one eye as the other had been covered

and his eyes full of mischief, slammed his fists on the glass. Christian couldn’t make out what he was

out of

kill

me your

Dario revealed himself. He walked closer until he had reached Berto and knelt to his level. “Just a pathetic old man, waiting

low laugh escaped from Berto’s lips. “Your mother

connected his fist with Berto’s

place?” Berto furrowed his brow, unfazed by the punch. “It’s in your blood. You can’t run from it.

changed the subject, facing Christian. “I told him to visit him for the last time since we’re all taking turns today

together. It was a fifty/fifty deal, so technically. Dario could do anything without his

about it.” Dario sighed heavily. “Grandpa and grandma will also

“Wait-what?”

Berto asked equally as shocked, his tied hands tightening around the

you off to hell, I’ll let you have a moment with

entered the room. Berto scoffed, seeing his son’s face-but Johnny did not have any time for

grabbing his attention. The man smiled as Johnny stepped closer to look

somehow managed to let Berto lower his head. Christian saw that as a sign of weakness. Berto began to realize he wasn’t the boss anymore.

I mourned your death like no other. Visited that so-called grave of yours almost every day.” He spoke. “So

cousin well enough to know that it wasn’t out of jealousy, Johnny was a brother who would take over all of Luca’s pain and

your brother is vulnerable, stupid…which has clearly backfired this

you talk about him like that!” Johnny pointed out, wrapping his hands around Berto’s

Christian held back his cousin after seeing Dario would not be

soon.

Berto in pain was

the

really think they’ll let him live?”

pause as Christian and Dario shared a look. Christian knew what had to be done and hoped his cousin would agree. After all, Johnny had encouraged

He rested his hand on Johnny’s shoulder, who was staring

see-he’s not tied up.” Christian whispered to a skeptical Johnny. If he had to

and I always had a great bond, and I do not want to hurt him.” Dario backed him up. “He’s my