His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 335

Elena

I held my phone in my hands-waiting for Victoria’s text. It had been days, but there was still no message about the stick.

“Lena.”

I flinched hearing the voice of the person I despised the most and almost jumped from my chair. “P- Panther?” I brushed my hair to the side, appearing as casual as possible. “I thought you were….out.

“Yes, out.” He slowly stepped closer and released a chuckle. “You would like that, wouldn’t you?”

“I-I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I held in my breath as Panther stood in front of me with only a few inches between us.

“Did I do something to make you feel uncomfortable?” Panther’s finger moved to a strand of my hair. “Elena, do I seem scary to you?”

“No, of course not!”

He shot me a strange look and knocked his fist on my forehead. “So all this time, I’ve been worrying over nothing? I’m glad to hear that.” He said. “Especially since I’ve had your back since the beginning and kept your secret for a long time.”

A shiver curled down my spine.

What was the meaning of his words?

Had all my plans not to act suspiciously been in vain?

Anxiously, I stared at him as I waited for his words.

Panther cackled loudly and pinched my check roughly. Why so serious?”

“S-serious?”

“Plans for today?”

I shook my head.

“So you’re not spending time with your friend today?” Panther said nonchalantly, eager for me to make a mistake.

That was enough confirmation that he was either following me around or at least felt a bit threatened to do something about the situation.

He didn’t know about the stick. He couldn’t-because if he did, he would’ve turned the house upside down. Other than my identity, which would also jeopardize him for lying to Marvin-he did not have a single thing on me.

“W-what friend?” I frowned, folding my arms. Panther, who had probably expected me to confess and cry for forgiveness, seemed startled that things were not going his way.

“Nothing.” He smiled with trembling lips. “Come on. I’ll take you out today-we’ll visit Marvin at work.”

I knew what he was thinking.

the DEA agent’s daughter to his workplace and show

life. I was aware

smirked. “If one day you’re planning to become the main woman of this house, you should know

I could do was

Panther stated, not giving me

phone to share my live location with Victoria. If he did decide to kill me, he could try-but I could only promise one thing. He would go

most uncomfortable situation I had ever experienced in my life. With neither of us saying a word, the tension was

him anymore, just as I had sensed

suspected Tiago of opening his mouth and would end

couldn’t-at least not

the car, interrupting my

and felt my head

If anything, this seemed like the part of town

wander around the poor state of the neighborhood before staring at the grey

pulling me along with him. I felt

used to tell me stories about how he and Stevie took down these disgusting

weeks ago. I could only breathe because he nearly gagged at my words and told me The Castillo’s would never be as

the same way my grandmother was dragged to

that better? They were still creating and selling drugs that

stop it.

plan might be, this is exactly

those present in the packhouse

group of men stopped what they were doing and shot me looks of curiosity as Panther led

the house.

to work,” Panther told them,

while later, Panther opened a door leading to a

voice

He curled up in a fetal position, blood covering his face before receiving kick after kick. I almost yelped as a man lifted his leg to stomp on the other man’s

The man called out. At that moment, I realized that it was Marvin’s voice. He was the one kicking the

behind him let out laughter, encouraging him

my bad, I was sure nothing was happening today.” Panther whispered, chuckling.

at his

Liar?

to liars? This was the punishment for people like me.

almost unrecognizable. He had always been sweet, patient, and gentle with me. Was that all an

No, it wasn’t.

wants

back the money while you looked me in the eyes and lied.” He

every single word and could not escape. “Personally, this is my favorite part.” He

pleading. Memories of Marvin’s past words crept

than someone you despise pleading

won’t happen ever again.” The man rubbed his hands together. “I’m

to spare their lives.”

me. I’ll