His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 336

Elena

Once I stepped outside, I could finally breathe. Relieved, I brushed my hands through my hair to calm myself down and closed my eyes to process everything.

“Elena, wait!” Marvin caught up with me as my eyes shot open. His hand reached to hold mine, only to stop when he had noticed the blood on his hands. “I-I can explain!” The shame was written on his face.

I didn’t need him to explain why he had just killed a liar. Trust me. It would only add to my nerves.

“You don’t have to,” I told Marvin, unable to meet his gaze. “I’m okay, so let’s just pretend none of this happened.”

“What-us?”

“No, not us!” I clarified. “T-that thing I saw just now.”

“Elena…” Marvin sighed, noticing I couldn’t even describe what had just happened. He killed a man. He had actually pulled the trigger, and I knew it wasn’t the first time.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” I cracked a laugh. “I’m not angry. Really, I’m not!” I said. “Trust me. I don’t have the right to be.”

Not after all my lies.

“So all those things you said about actually enjoying all of this…were serious?” I tried changing the subject, which wasn’t the smartest thing.

“I’m sorry.” Marvin looked down at his bloody hands. I’m sorry I brought you into this. I’m sorry you had to see this-I’m sorry.”

Sorry?

“You shouldn’t be apologizing to me. You should let your friend apologize to the both of us for bringing me here.” I called out Panther indirectly. I didn’t want to pick a fight with that man, but this was downright evil.

Marvin clenched his jaw, closing his eyes. If he let Panther’s behavior pass this time, I might as well drop my investigation and move on with my life. “I-if you wait for a bit, I’ll clean myself and take you home-

“No thanks, that won’t be necessary. I need a minute.” I cut him off. I still loved him, and I was still going to save him-but I just couldn’t get over that lifeless body on the ground. He shot him as if it was nothing.

“I’ll just take the bus or something.”

“In this neighborhood?”

I’m George Torres’ daughter, and I can hold my own. Trust me. I’ll manage

“I can take her home, boss.” A guy spoke, revealing himself as he removed a cigarette from his mouth.

Judging by his looks and courage to approach Marvin, I could tell this was probably someone ambitious trying to do good. A rookie who had yet to prove himself.

Marvin scoffed. “That’s not necessary-”

“I’d appreciate that, thank you.” I nodded, interrupting him.

sighed, shrugging his shoulders. “I’ll see you home then?” He raised

“Yes, definitely!”

+5 Bonus

way back to the mansion-I took

Marvin, I was angry

had to be stopped.

long have you

came out of prison.” The guy smiled brightly, turning his head for a split second. Prison. He

has he

Marvin had been like Panther this entire time? That would make me look like a

strict but kind.” The guy shrugged. “He even tells me to go to college and make something

remembering he said the exact

comfortable. Dad and Alex had no issue making me feel guilty about not pushing through school, but Marvin

about and told me

about Panther?” I asked.

grip around the steering wheel. “Yeah, yeah-also nice!” He spoke in a

understandable because these people were obligated to lie. Panther was a dangerous person one would not want to cross. I

walk from here-I need some fresh air, thank you. I excused myself as

“No problem.”

had a lot to think

told Marvin

me, or would he at least give me the

live in action, knowing exactly what

able to

when it would come down to it? His lifetime friend, or a liar-DEA’s daughter who forced herself into his

evidence. All Victoria had

I heard a honk, almost making me jump from the sidewalks. I could recognize that jeep in

down his windows and gave me a warm and welcoming smile. “Get in!” He spoke. “I

“For?”

you out for

that was unlikely. Marvin knew when to give me my space.

care? I needed an excuse to leave the mansion, even if

entered the car. For some reason, Lucas’ presence made me feel safe. Maybe it was because of his job, or perhaps

a secret without wanting something in

“I just felt like having lunch with

two

aren’t normal

chuckled. “I don’t know,

belt. Lucas laughed loudly, almost making me feel frightened because I had no idea he

are we

“Someplace special!”

to think too much about his weird behavior. Perhaps, it was not too late to

drove me off a bridge right now. At least that way, I

a diner downtown instead. Being in the neighborhood gave me a