Lose You To Love Me (Mafia Romance)

CHAPTER 59

CHAPTER 59 - THE CONSEQUENCES

"Amelia Salvatore. How much you would like to see your husband alive?"

The voice on the other end sent chills down my spine, causing my hands to tremble uncontrollably--almost making me drop my phone.

Husband? Alive?

Is Theo in danger?

My heart pounded in my chest, and my throat tightened as the possibility that Theo might be in grave danger consumed my thoughts. I tried to say something, to confirm my fear, but my mouth remained frozen in silence, unable to express the words that lingered on the tip of my tongue.

But just as panic threatened to consume me, a sudden surge of adrenaline coursed through my veins, granting me the strength and clarity of mind I needed to find an answer to my question.

Question that both Andreas and Penelope refused to answer. And the thought that this person holds the answer that will finally put my fears to rest and bring clarity to the situation only fueled my determination to uncover the truth on my own.

With that, I pushed aside my fear and tapped into the newfound courage that the adrenaline provided, and asked, "Where is he?"

The voice on the other end laughed, a sinister sound that made my hair stand on end. "Instead of knowing, how about I bring you to him?" he taunted, his cold tone sending shivers through my body.

I shuddered, feeling a knot tighten in my chest as fear gripped my heart.

This is...

"Tic-toc, Amelia. Time is running out. Your husband is losing blood and time. Every second counts." His voice carried a twisted amusement which only added another layer of terror to my already racing heart.

He has Theo, that's for sure.

Otherwise, how would he know about Theo's condition?

Was this the reason why Penelope and Andreas couldn't give me an answer whenever I ask them about Theo's whereabouts? Was it because they too didn't know what had happened to him?

"The Scorpion's life hangs by a thread, and I'm enjoying every second of it." He laughed darkly. "But don't worry, Amelia Cara. I will let him live." His supposed assurance was nothing more than a cruel taunt, meant to manipulate and play with my emotions.

And he was succeeding, because the more he talked, the more I realized what this phone call is all about.

Yes, it has become clear to me now.

I was helpless. I knew that no matter what I said or did, he was in control. He has Theo, and that thought alone was enough to make me surrender.

"What do you want?" I finally said in defeat, knowing that he was waiting for these words to dictate my next move, execute whatever malicious intent he had planned, and bring out the real intention of his phone call.

His laugh became more sinister, inducing a wave of fear that made my heart race. "You're smart, as expected from an Astoria."

What's that supposed to mean?

Before I could even ask, his voice dominated the conversation again.

"What I want is quite simple." His chilling tone sent shivers down my spine as he continued, "I want you to do exactly as I say, if you ever wish to save your husband."

I froze in fear, my heart pounding in my chest. I could feel blood draining from my face as I realized I had no other choice.

"Give him everything, even my own life, for his survival and success. I would die for him."