His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 314

“I’m going to tell Elena the truth…all of it,” I told Panther. Even though I would never say it out loud, his opinion mattered to me the most. Yes, he was stupid-but he could be wise when he needed to be.

I said I would take my distance from Elena, but that was impossible-especially after living in a house with her. Denying my feelings was not an option anymore, but neither was lying to her. The only thing holding me back from making a move was the lie.She deserved to know the truth.

After seeing the breakfast she prepared for me, I could only feel guilty. I rejected her, but she didn’t care. She still went above and beyond to show me how much she cared. All I wanted was to do the same.

I didn’t even want to leave her, but Mario Castillo, who thought it would be great to start me off with small errands, had sent me on a task to pay a random visit at some of our smaller drug labs.

“Sorry?” Panther tightened his hands around the wheel. He kept his eyes on the road, but even then, it was not difficult to miss the tensed expression on his face.

“You told me to be honest with my feelings…..so I’m going to tell her everything.” I repeated.

Panther laughed as if I was crazy. “I hope you’re talking about your romantic feelings and not anything -else!”

“No, I’m not just talking about that,” I spoke in a serious tone. “I’m going to tell her everything…about the Castillo’s.”

“Boss…Marvin…” Panther did not know how to approach me. “Do you really think that’s a good idea?”

Why was this even bothering him?Yes, I asked for his advice-but only so he could agree with me. “Why does it seem to bother you that much?”

“It’s n-nothing!” Panther shook his head. “It’s your call. You can do whatever you want. I’m just telling you to be careful.” He said. “You can tell Elena you want her without telling her the full truth.”

Haven’t I told her enough lies?

“Anyway.” I dropped the subject. “I don’t want you to think I dragged you away from Cisco-”

“I know, don’t worry about it.” Panther spoke. Since my own dad was bad enough to be satan, I wanted nothing more for my nephew than for him to have a great relationship with his dad.

“Good,” I spoke. “Not living in one house anymore shouldn’t be an excuse to be a bad father just so you know.”

“I know, don’t worry.” Panther said. “And I’m sorry for being nosy, but did you hear anything back about the DNA results?”

Who cared about my new brother?

that I had forgotten all about his existence.I had more

confirmed. People called my mom many things, but Linda Castillo was not someone who didn’t do her

terrible for leaving her behind to deal with her own crap, but Lucas’ existence was

him, other than the encounter in my dad’s

he’s rude, cold…even worse than

I’m glad to hear that.”

which served as one of our cocaine lockups.

could not forget when my dad forced me out of bed and told me it was time to prepare myself to take over the business. At that time, I was an ambitious fifteen-year-old,

the day I learned what the Castillo’s truly stood for and the day I

dad had requested them as backup, but I was not stupid and knew this was one of his ways to keep an eye on me. He had sent his most loyal men because he felt the need to control

no one guarding this place?” I asked almost immediately. “Who’s in charge

place.” One of the men spoke. So much for wanting to stick his

“Sure, why not.”

and the other guys followed behind. “Marvin!” A voice greeted me. “It’s good to

Benny. S

my entire life, and he had not changed a thing. Neither did

you, sir.” I patted his shoulder, preventing him from pulling me into a hug.

any trouble?” Ben asked. “I couldn’t help but notice…the

worse than nails

stop you.” Benny stepped aside. “My

be the judge over that.

“Lead the way.”

of women was packaging the cocaine. Benny skipped towards the group of women,

touching, and harassment.” I rolled my eyes at Panther. Not

Ben was still a

spoke, beckoning the men behind me. After noticing the point of our

for attention-while others were a bit more insecure, trying their hardest to cover their bras and

stood back as the men inspected the work tables and kept my eyes on the ladies. I stared at the shivering brunette at the end who had not raised her head. It was not because of the cold. It was

focusing his attention on the girls. He went down the

reach the last girl, I had finally found out the reason for her fear. A small plastic zip-lock was threatening to fall from her bra, and unfortunately, the Castillo’s were not too friendly with

to save the day, but I didn’t want to have any

We’re good to go!” I ordered, right before the zip lock fell to the cold floor.