Chapter 145 Last morning
Alessia's POV
I dont know if it's because of our imminent departure but Morning came way too fast. It feels like I blinked and it was morning. Stretching I lean into Alex snuggling further in his heart beating to a slow unique rhythm that feels comforting .looking around the room I noticed the packed luggage already stacked by the door.
I turn around in his arms gently facing him. His long eyelashes caress his face as I stare at him. Prominent check bones and jaw resting as he sleeps. Removing a finger I gingerly trace his eyebrows and he cracks an eye open slowly.
Pausing my cheeks starts to warm up I go to withdraw my hand and he holds on to it
“Alessia you are a sight for sore eyes” He rasps gingerly with sleep still in his voice
I giggle “I could not help it you were sleeping so soundly.”
He brings my hand to his lips slowly pecking it before resting it on his chest
“Are you ready? I stare into his eyes for a few seconds thinking of the best way to answer this. I take a deep beeath it's Alex truth always works.
“No and yes.” Alex leans in giving me a kiss
“I have got you, I have a plan we will discuss it on the way”
I nod sinking into his arms for a few more precious moments. Before slowly sliding out of the bed.
Alex leans back on the headboard studying me as I walk into the bathroom to have a quick shower. I bathe as if in Auto pilot trying not to freak about the journey ahead barely paying attention to anything. After my bath I pull out navy blue jeans and a matching t shirt then brush my hair into a high ponytail. Taking a moment by the mirror I stare into my hazel eyes for a second gold flecks flashing in the depths.
“You have got this Alessia” I whisper into the mirror, straightening my spine I walk out of the bathroom to find Alex standing by the window shirtless his trousers worn low on his hips, six pack on display his bond tattoo on his torso looking extra hot, He seems to be watching the courtyard as if he is expecting something or someone.
“See anything new?” I tease as I walk up to him
He turns to me giving me a terse smile “Force of Habit Cara Mia, I know there is no one new coming.”
I peek out and the coven is just starting to rise. Servants coming and going
Turning back to Alex “Alex why dont you-” A knock interrupts me. Before I can react there is another knock again.
“Are you guys ready?” Luca calls from the door
I sigh in relief “ I will get the door you should have a shower.” Alex tilts his head and nods as he walks into the bathroom and I head for the door pulling it open. Luca stands in the doorway ready to roll in all black and a black jacket with his holster peeling
Wow
Strapped and ready to roll I see
“Morning Aleessia it's almost time for breakfast.” He says cheerily as he walks into the room scanning it quickly.
“He is having his shower” I supply. “Where is Angelica?”I ask
“She is waiting in our room” he gestures with hisbhadn
“Okay you, wait for Alex here and you both meet us in your room Mara will be here to fetch us soon enough.”
“That works” I walk out of the room and head for their adjacent room knocking once I wait patiently till Angelica cracks the door open. Once she sights me she opens it wider given me a hug and ushering me in.
“Good morning I hope you slept well?” Her gaze searches my face .I nod “As well as I could under the circumstances “
My conversation with Enya
Our departure
La Ross Retrieval
Impending war
Among other things leaning back on the sofa I gave Angelica a terse look, I had been wanting to ask her something since last night
“Angelica are you sure you want to leave?” I ask her softly. It would crush me if she says she wants to stay but I owe her the choice.
She looks towards the bed for a few minutes then takes a slowly breath “I was born in this coven too” I gasp I never knew that. “but My family have moved farther away to another coven in New America” she adds sadly “I have only Lucy here and I love Luca, You and Alex. You feel like family and family stays together.”
I nod at her understanding her sentiments completely because that is exactly how I feel about them all somewhere along the flights and road trips we became family forming a bond that is unbreakable.
I reach for her hand squeezing it once “I promise you once we are done with all the La Rosa and the coven business we will look into how we can visit your parents coven.”
Her eyes widen slightly as fat tears drop from her eyes she reaches for me hugging me tight “Thank You Alessia I look forward to it.” I hold on to her as she cries softly on my shoulder my chest constricts with pain and I feel a bit guilty for never asking her about her parents . I was too engrossed with my life but that will change as soon as we recover La Rosa Alex will task his pi to look into their case. Because its the least we can do.
“Angelica it's okay wipe your tears, all will be well I promise” I soothe her gently as we hear a gently knock on the door. I lean back standing up to give her a chance to compose herself I head for the door as there is second knock this time more urgent.
I open the door a bit and peek it's Mara waiting in the doorway dressed in a plain brown dress. she bows “Good Morning Princess it's time” I nod at her giving her a small smile “Good Morning Mara we will be out shortly.”
I shut the door as My heart sinks in my chest, one more time. The last summon to the table. I can't believe it's time already it's amazing how time rushes by when you want it to slow down. Looking back in to the room I notice Angelica has cleaned her nose and her face is looking better even though it's still pale I whisper to her “Lets go for breakfast Angelica”