Chapter 165 Lift off
Alessia's POV
I step into the penthouse elevator beside Alex, We reach the air strip on the roof of La Concorde in seconds . I look around quickly it is shielded in darkness and the air feels cold on my skin.We remain standing by the closed elevator door waiting for the last minute instruction the plane is ready to go wheels out .No lights on or unnecessary noise to call any attention to our location. Alex reaches for my hand squeezing it once as we walk to the short tarmac.
He leans towards me whispersing “Alessia when we land , we proceed exactly as we planned."
I roll my eyes at him “You say that as if you think I plan to improvise”
Alex shrugs "I know you like to surprise me."
He seems satisfied with my response and proceeds to climb the steps on the last step I glance back at La Concorde once. It served us well now it watches us leave in the dead of the night .Turning around I let out a deep breath and step into the plane .I look around the plane it has champagne leather comfortable seats four in each row with an aisle decorated with brown carpet in the middle .Alex has taken the front seat near the exit the private plane has a short walkway two flight attendants are already busy scurrying back and forth with trays .I settle in on Alex’s right just as the others start trickling in .
I watch him as he goes through the plans in his phone , his shoulders rigid in a way that I have grown to recognize as his alert and protective mode. I can feel some of his emotions through our bond, I feel the tension in his neck,I feel the tiny prickling of fear he is clamping down. My mark throbs as if in response to his emotions and I brush my mid thigh absent mindedly. It's warmth a constant companion it feels like it has been humming since we left the safe house . Or was it during our last conference suite meeting when he called it a battle.
Battle it is I suppose
My nerves started racing almost immediately someone watching me then might assume it was out of fear but it was out of excitement.
“Alex even though you are trying to suppress it I can sense your fear”
Alex tenses his eyes flashing with a look that resembles resignation before it disappears once more “I am just cautious.”
I pin him with a knowing glare “Okay but that's not what I felt”
Alex smiles thinly “As a leader I can't afford to feel an iota of fear."
I give our laced fingers a brief aqueeze of encouragment “You are doing well Alex.” And as if that is just what he needed right before my eyes his shoulders relax a little bit .
We watch each other for a few tense moments until Lucy walks into the plane next with Angelica following quietly behind . Luca and Hugh bring up the rear and exchange sharp nods with Alex as the settle on the right . No one says a word as they pick their seats, the ladies choose aisle two sitting directly behind us . There is something infinitely precious about the scared moment you spend with your loved ones before departure . Words are unnecessary but our energies reveals enough.
Shutting my eyes briefly I bring up the map I had crammed at the hotel. It's so visual I can almost reach for it with my hands and I scan the eastern ridge our entrance. We have heard ghastly stories and lost of warning. People lower the voices when they speak about La Geneva.Their cruelty is legendary they hoard power like gold. They are so pompous because they feel they are untouchable.
Unfortunately for them they haven't met Alessia Molano.
They think Miranda Gross will be walking through their gates little do they know.
I almost laugh out loud, but instead I lean back in my seat, relaxing my shoulders my magic ever ready stirring in my stomach.
Bidding it's time.
Soon my features will change once more, My body will reconstruct .My aura and strength will be hidden behind a guise . The plane starts and the pilots voice cackles on the mic:
"Good evening ,We are bound for La Geneva. Arrival estimated in 06:00 hours .Do fasten your seat belt and enjoy your flight "
I turn to Alex once more he seems to sense me staring at him and he looks up from his phone. He whispers in his mind "Remain calm and steady."
I nod letting him know I heard him loud and clear. I let his positive thoughts ease my worries and relax my mind . He is right I need to be calm .
As the plane begins to taxi ,I shut my eyes briefly . It accelerates and the force makes my stomach churn slowly. This is where our real journey and my awakening begins .I am not the naive girl who walked into La Concorde Hotel months ago unsure of herself and her heritage .Something blossomed inside me when my power finally settled in my soul . I now understand that magic is nothing to be afraid of ,I am descended from it .
I am Magic
Magic is me
The thought of it sends an exciting thrill through my body . Once the plane stabilizes Lucy finally breaks the silence “As soon as we cross the eastern bridge there is no going back" her words are not a bad omen but said in a matter of fact tone.
I whisper back to her “ We were not considering turning back” Alex’s says nothing choosing to let me handle it .
I hear Angelica's audible sigh by her side“Well you are so calm”
I scoff “I believe in our plan and I trust the process”
That is not the whole truth though ,I trust my abilities.Peeking through Alex's window I watch as the city lights start to fade away .
Soon the clouds hide the view and the plane is enveloped in darkness , somewhere beyond the darkness a few thousand miles away La Geneva lies in waiting.