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

“Yes, definitely!”

+5 Bonus

car on my way back to the mansion-I took enough time to think about

being upset with Marvin, I was angry at Panther for pulling the strings.

had to

long have you been working for

smiled brightly, turning his head for a split second. Prison. He made it sound so normal.

how has he been treating you?”

had been like Panther this entire time? That would make

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

him,” I spoke, relieved, remembering

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

praised me for doing what I was passionate about and told me being able to decide what I really wanted

about Panther?” I asked.

tightened his grip around the steering wheel. “Yeah, yeah-also nice!”

was a dangerous person one would not want to cross. I had experienced

excused myself as we reached the community gate. “Thanks for the

“No problem.”

had a lot

if I told

me, or would he at least give me the chance to

live in action, knowing exactly what he was doing-and instead of scolding him.

to see through

it? His lifetime friend, or a liar-DEA’s

would’ve been so much easier with evidence. All Victoria had to do

sidewalks. I could recognize that jeep in my sleep. It belonged to

welcoming smile. “Get in!” He spoke. “I was just on my way to see

“For?”

out for lunch!”

No, that was unlikely. Marvin knew when to give

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

feel safe. Maybe it was

my identity a secret without wanting something in

felt like having lunch with a

two of

the Castillos aren’t normal to

“I don’t know,

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

we going?”

“Someplace special!”

not to think too much about his weird behavior. Perhaps, it was not too late to get out of the

probably been best if he drove me off a bridge right now. At least that way, I didn’t have to deal with all of

to a diner downtown instead. Being in the neighborhood gave me a warm feeling of home.