Her Volkovs #Book 1 novel Chapter 45

Belle's POV

I'm in Alexei's room, staring blankly at the television. I'm resting my back on the pillow I placed on headboard of the bed. I did not bother Nikolai and Alexei anymore. I'm sure those two are busy.

A few seconds later I received a text message from Nikolai.

Do you need anything baby?

I think he knows I'm already home. I quickly typed in my reply.

All I need is you Nikolai.

I blush as I type my message to him. A few seconds later Nikolai replied.

Going home now.

Geeez... I did not intend for him to go home. That was just a rhetorical statement. Men are so literal.

Moments later my phone buzzed, I thought it's my Nikolai but it's from an unknown number.

"Hello?"

"Hi baby." My senses jumped to overdrive when I heard a familiar voice. Oh my god, it's Artan.

"Don't call me baby Artan. I'm not your baby."

I heard him soft chuckle.

"Did you like the roses?"

Oh my god, what is wrong with this man?

"Please stop calling and sending me flowers Artan."

"Haven't you read my message to you?"

"Goodbye Artan!"

"Aria needs you."

I went silent for a few seconds. I can hear a different tone on Artan's voice. Shit. I cant believe he's using Aria to get to me.

"How is she?"

"She's been drawing about you."

I feel like my heart is being crushed. My poor Aria. Just the thought of her face makes my heart melt.

"I will see her, but in my terms. I will let Dardan know."

"Okay my baby." Said Artan all too gently. I can sense that he's intoxicated. I can still recall Artan's distinct scent that night when he forced his way to me. A mixture of scotch, cigar and a hint of his cologne.

"Artan I'm doing this for Aria. I only want to see her. If I see you at any point, I am never going to forgive you."

"What's with Volkov that you did not find in me?"

I feel like everything around me took a halt. He knows Nikolai. My lips suddenly went dry. How did he know about me and Nikolai? And he called him Volkov. Perhaps from Dr. Thomas? A lot of thoughts are running in my mind right now. I am already panicking.

"Don't call me again Artan."

I quickly cancelled the call. I feel like my heart is beating a million times. How did Artan know about me and Nikolai?

My heart jumped when my phone buzzed again. It's Nikolai.

"Why was your phone busy? Who were you talking to?" Said Nikolai and he sounds mad.

"Uh..I was talking to Amy, Nikolai." I cringe as I lie to Nikolai. "Are you on your way home now?" I said as I quickly change the topic.

?????

Several minutes later Nikolai and Alexei arrived came barging in. I feel like the room suddenly lit up and filled with this breathtaking energy. Nikolai and Alexei's presence are electrifying.

I notice Alexei is holding a box in his hand.

"What's that?" I asked.

"Chocolates for my princess."