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

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

was to confront his uncle and his cousin, who had tied his innocent fiancee to a bed. Christian believed in second chances, but not

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

in Christian’s direction. “So you’re here.” He squinted one eye as

for his careless ways and his eyes full of mischief, slammed

me out of

don’t kill

owe me your lives.

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

lips. “Your mother would’ve spat

Berto’s

first place?” Berto furrowed his brow, unfazed

Christian. “I told him to visit

together. It was a fifty/fifty deal,

worry about it.” Dario sighed heavily. “Grandpa and grandma will also be here soon.”

“Wait-what?”

and father?” Berto asked equally as shocked, his tied hands tightening

“Before I send you off to hell, I’ll let you have a moment

at that moment, Johnny entered the room. Berto scoffed, seeing his son’s face-but Johnny did not have any time for him. His gaze

his attention. The man smiled as Johnny stepped closer to look into his dad’s eyes.

rage in Johnny’s eyes had somehow managed to let Berto lower his head. Christian saw that as a sign of weakness. Berto began to realize

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

of jealousy, Johnny was a brother who would take over all of Luca’s pain

is vulnerable, stupid…which has clearly backfired this

talk about him like that!” Johnny pointed out, wrapping his hands around Berto’s neck. “You don’t get to speak about him like that.”

back his cousin after

soon.

in pain was what he wanted.

Dario feel the same,

really think they’ll let him

Christian and 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

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

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

an idiot, but Luca and I always had a great bond, and I do not want