Claimed By The Mafia Don (Ariella and Asher) novel Chapter 461

ARIELLA

The sound of my phone startled me. I frowned, then remembered Nobody had taken it.

I looked towards the Russian to see if he had also heard it, or if I could pick up and call for help somehow. The Russian looked at me the same time I did, before reaching into my jacket pocket.

For a second I thought he was going to keep it or throw it away. Instead, he just looked at the screen casually.

His expression changed slightly.

"It's for you," he said.

He placed the phone against my ear since my hands were still tied.

"Hello?" My voice shook.

There was nothing. Only breathing. Then...

"My queen."

Everything inside me stopped.

"Asher."

His breathing sounded rough.

"Ariella."

I closed my eyes.

"Oh, God..."

"I'm sorry," he whispered.

"No." My voice broke. "No, don't apologise."

"I should've stopped you."

"You tried."

"I should've chained you to that house."

Despite everything... A tiny, broken laugh escaped me.

"You would've needed a stronger chain."

"I would've found one."

Silence settled between us all of a sudden. It seemed like neither of us knew what to say.

Finally, I whispered the only thing that mattered.

"They have Leon."

"I know." My heart dropped. "You know?"

"I know."

"Then come get us."

His breathing hitched.

"I'm trying."

"Please."

"I'm trying, baby." His voice cracked. "I swear to you... I am going to bring both of you home."

Tears rolled silently down my face.

"I believe you."

"I need you to listen to me."

"I'm listening."

"No matter what happens..." His voice grew firmer. "Do not let them separate you from Leon."

I looked down at my sleeping son.

"I won't."

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