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.

Christian spoke. “And don’t let Serena enter the kitchen. I’m serious!”

dark building by himself was something he had already done quite

in second chances, but not when it came to hurting Serena. He didn’t even believed he deserved a second chance for the pain he had put her through.

eyes shot to Berto, who had been tied to a chair. His signature mask was not on his face, revealing his 3rd-degree burns.

eyes looked in Christian’s direction. “So you’re here.” He squinted one eye as the other had been covered with an

mischief, slammed his fists on the glass.

me out of here.”

don’t kill

me your

himself. He walked closer until he had reached Berto and knelt to his level. “Just a pathetic

low laugh escaped from Berto’s lips. “Your

his fist with Berto’s nose.

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

Johnny.” Dario changed the subject, facing Christian. “I told him to visit him for the last time since

together. It was a

Dario sighed heavily. “Grandpa and grandma will also

“Wait-what?”

as shocked, his tied hands tightening around

hell, I’ll let you have a moment with the man you despise the most.”

scoffed, seeing his son’s face-but Johnny did not have any time for him. His gaze directly moved to his brother behind the glass.

my son!” Berto tried grabbing his attention. The man smiled as Johnny stepped closer to look into his dad’s

had 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.

as my father.” Johnny told him. “Even though you’ve never liked me, I mourned your death like no other. Visited that so-called grave of yours almost every day.” He spoke. “So why why Luca and not me?”

wasn’t out of jealousy, Johnny was a brother who would take over all of Luca’s pain and scoldings

vulnerable, stupid…which has clearly

him like that!” Johnny pointed out, wrapping his hands around

down.” Christian held back his cousin after seeing Dario would not be taking action anytime

soon.

Berto in pain was

the

really think they’ll

Dario shared a look. Christian knew what had to be done and hoped his cousin would agree. After all, Johnny had encouraged him to kill Luca in the first place.

by Johnny’s silence, Christian could already guess that, that wasn’t the case. He rested his hand on Johnny’s shoulder, who was staring at his

Christian whispered to a skeptical Johnny. If

and I do not want to hurt him.” Dario