His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 269

Elena

“You’re perfect…you literally look…drawn.” I gulped. It hadn’t even been a second, and I had already made a fool out of myself. Marvin snorted at my cringe-worthy comment and brushed his hand against my

arm.

“Lena.” Marvin smiled. “I know you said you’d heard it before, but you look…perfect.”

1 felt my heart melt at his comment and took a tiny step back, so I could finally release the breath I had been holding back. I was finally able to see him from up close.

My eyes traveled from his thick dark brown curls to his thick, soft, angled eyebrows. He had beautiful narrow almond eyes, which were colored in a beautiful dark brown. His lips were beautifully plump, and his jaw as sharp as a knife.

Marvin tilted his head with an innocent smile on his face and observed me the same way I observed him. Why was he laughing? Did he change his mind about my looks after all?

“What?” I nudged his shoulder. “Why are you looking at me like that?’

“That’s funny. I was about to ask you the same.” Marvin spoke. He grabbed my hand and pulled me closer as I pushed my hands against his chest to find my balance. I lowered my head at his confidence. He seemed intimidating, and it was not too late to run away.

traveled from his cheek to the small tattoo on the side of his jaw as I caressed the small seven. “That must’ve hurt,” I whispered before 1 brushed my finger against the

his lips against my forehead while I froze up at his sudden gesture. We had just met, but it

around my waist and pulled me into his embrace. I was not too fond of hugs, but didn’t mind his. It felt strong, comfortable and I felt safe and protected. “You truly are beautiful.” Marvin chuckled. “You’re so

You’re so perfect.

clothes on my body and changed back into my old boring self? Maybe it felt as if I had

a reservation not far

shamelessly. My mouth was definitely something I had to work on, and Victoria had warned me not to do this. Marvin seems unfazed by my lack of manners and showed me a bright smile as he held my

walked in silence while I stared at our intertwined hands. My hands fitted perfectly in his, and it almost seemed like we were made for each

most likely tell it was because of him, but I didn’t care. All I could think about was Marvin and how he had not turned

“So.” Marvin began.

him do all the

so quiet.” Marvin smiled. He wasn’t lying, but I had a good reason. I had no time to prepare any basic sentences because I hadn’t expected him to show. “I’m sorry, I just don’t know what

charms he had in those

question and the only question I

“Yes.”

feel…happy, excited-shocked

as nervous as I was, but unlike me, he was a bit

it was even fancier than I had expected. We barely stepped aside before a waiter made his way towards us and smiled brightly at Marvin.

it’s truly an honor!” The man almost stuttered as he tried to avoid Marvin’s eyes. “Please, come

like the waiter, I was too