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.

Serena enter the kitchen.

and dark building by himself was something he had already

but not

been tied to a chair. His signature mask

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

his eyes full of mischief, slammed his fists on the glass. Christian

out of

kill

owe me your lives.

closer until he had reached Berto and knelt to his level. “Just a

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

Dario connected his fist with Berto’s

made me this way in the first place?” Berto furrowed his brow, unfazed by the punch. “It’s in your blood. You

Dario changed the subject, facing Christian. “I told him to visit him for

of running the business together. It was a fifty/fifty

sighed heavily. “Grandpa and grandma will also be here soon.”

“Wait-what?”

equally as shocked, his tied hands

“Before I send you off to hell, I’ll let you have a moment with the man you despise

seeing his son’s face-but Johnny did not have

you my son!” Berto tried grabbing his attention. The man smiled as Johnny stepped

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

I’m embarrassed to have you 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

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 scoldings if it

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

hands around Berto’s neck. “You don’t get to speak

held back his cousin after seeing Dario would not be

soon.

would he? Seeing Berto in pain was

feel the

think they’ll

what had to be done and hoped

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

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

great bond, and I do not want to hurt him.” Dario backed him up.