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.

because she has Marvin, so I’ll take the DEA agent’s daughter to his workplace and

idea.” I opposed to the idea, knowing it could change my opinion on the love of my life. I was aware of what kind of work he did because he owed up to it-but I did not feel the need to

not?” Panther smirked. “If one day you’re planning to become the main woman

I could do was

eventful day-so we can go.” Panther stated, not giving me a chance

am?” I chuckled in disbelief, pulling out my phone to share my live location with Victoria. If he did decide to kill me,

the most uncomfortable situation I had ever experienced in my life. With neither of

as I had sensed that

his mouth and would end up hurting

he couldn’t-at least

the car, interrupting my deep

the car and felt my head spin at the uncomfortable scenery.

this seemed like the part of town Dad and Alex told me to stay away from.

the neighborhood before staring at the grey and gruesome packhouse in front of me.

on!” Panther wrapped his hand around my wrist, pulling me along with him. I felt so out of

Stevie took down these disgusting labs and how sometimes they would find underage

you guys do that?’ I remembered asking Marvin a few weeks ago. I could only breathe because he nearly gagged at my words and told me The

at that time were loud and clear. It’s the same way my grandmother was dragged to the states, so

They were still creating and selling drugs that

Elena, stop

this is exactly what Panther

could see those present in the packhouse were, luckily

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

the house.

nothing to see here-go to work,” Panther told them,

to a garage. “I think Marvin should

A voice

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

done with your lies!” The man called out. At that moment, I realized that it was Marvin’s voice. He was the one kicking the

men behind him let

sure nothing was happening today.” Panther whispered, chuckling. “I completely forgot about the liar Marvin has to deal

froze at his words.

Liar?

liars? This was the punishment for people

me,” Marvin growled, his demanding voice almost unrecognizable. He had always been sweet,

No, it wasn’t.

what Panther wants

the man’s level. “I gave you multiple opportunities to give us back the money while you looked me in the eyes and lied.” He said. “And do you know

on my shoulders to ensure I got in every single word and could not escape. “Personally,

pleading. Memories of Marvin’s past words crept into my

better than someone you despise pleading for

rubbed his hands

spare

don’t kill me. I’ll do better-I