His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika novel Chapter 344

Chapter 344

Marvin

We were on our way back. Panther sat in the front passenger seat, Tiago in the back.

As we were about halfway, there was an unspoken tension, and it was a good thing there was. By now, they were allowed to notice that I wasn’t in the mood at all

It smelled of treachery.

Stopping at a stop sign, I tapped my fingers against the wheel, thinking about my next step. Hell, I didn’t even knew what my next step would be. I only knew that there was no way in hell I could return with Panther.

I couldn’t have him ratting out Elena.

I just could not…

“Tiago,” I began, finally breaking the silence in the car. “I took care of Anya’s grave while you were gone.” I wasn’t sure why I had said it, but it felt necessary. If it’d make him feel like shit later on, good.

He nodded as a somber look crossed his face. “Thank you, Marvin,” he replied. “I knew I could count on you. I always can.”

Yes, but can I count on you?

Those were the words I so desperately wanted to ask, but I already knew the answer. I couldn’t count on him. He had shown me time and time again, but because he’s my brother-I continued to give him chances.

I glanced at Panther, who had barely moved a muscle for the better part of our drive. He looked out the window, not allowing me to see his expression.

After all, he was the one who put the two of us up against each other, and it wasn’t all that surprising that he would rather have us hate each other.

“Panther, why don’t you come with us next time?” I asked him, “Anya adored you. She always paid extraclose attention to you.

Panther was silent, his body tensed up, and his fingers tightened around the edge of his seat. He didn’t respond, but I could see the dirty look on his face. Not the one of guilt, no-one of disgust. It was answer enough.

I thought I was a monster, but this man?

He was close to being a demon.

“Mary?” Tiago changed the subject, right when things were just starting to get interesting. “What really happened between you and Elena?”

“She told me some information,” I said, hoping he’d catch on. I was done playing games with both of them. I felt Panther’s gaze on me, but I ignored it. “From that information, we both concluded it’s simply impossible for us to be together.”

Tiago frowned, not understanding a word. “Sorry to hear that.” He sounded genuinely

I glanced at Panther again. His expression was blank, but there was something in his eyes….a flicker of something I didn’t enjoy seeing. “So am I.” I replied, giving him a sharp look. “I’m sorry for many things. 1 think we all are-