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“Yeah?”
“Luke, this is Ana.”
His gruff tone disappeared. “Ma’am.”
“Ana, please.”
“Ana,” he murmured. “Reggie told me about Boss. We’ll be there in hour and a half, two hours, tops.”
Closing her eyes, she cursed internally. That would be too late. “Do you have any other men in Pittsburgh who can go and check immediately?”
“I do…” he wavered. “But Boss didn’t trust them to come with us to Jersey. They’ve worked for many other families in Pittsburgh.”
Most likely for Vitello and/or the Mancinis.
Shit.
“You want me to ask them?”
It was tempting, so tempting. She was so anxious to hear any news about Gio that she didn’t care who went to the house as long as they could reach him immediately. But Luke’s tone was highly discouraging. He was offering the option just to pacify her, but he knew–as she did–that it would probably do more damage than good.
If Gio was truly in danger, then it would be better if they arrived unnoticed.
“It’s fine,” she said, defeated. “Just–please hurry.”
“’Course. Don’t worry; we’ll reach soon. I’m also trying to call some other folks from outside the Family who might help.”
“Thank you,” she whispered tremulously. “I appreciate it.”
Click.
Ana stared out the window blindly.
The miles passed by at a glacial speed.
What other options did she have? The police were a no-go. As were the house staff. Luke and his men were hours away. All the other guards they trusted were back in New York. At this point, she and Reggie were the closest ones to the house.
An idea popped into her mind.
She dismissed it just as quickly.
How could she ask him? He was her son. There could be a possibility that he would side with her aunt and harm Gio too. She couldn’t quite believe it, though. He didn’t have a malicious bone in his body. Even if he did, he would never do that to Gabi.
Before she could overthink it, her fingers hit the call button.
Ring.
Ring.
“Yo.”
“Tony.” She exhaled sharply.
“Grandfather getting on your nerves already?” he chortled.
“Uh, yeah–I,” she stuttered, flustered by his jovial tone. “Are you at home?”
“No. Why?”
