Chapter 166 Geneva
Alessia's POV
The plane starts to descent just before sunrise . Pale morning lift shines through the windows revealing a coastline below .
Geneva
Even from way above it looks different, majestic ,powerful and ancient. Alex mutters something under his breath and I turn to him .
"Is everything going according to plan?" He turns to me giving me a wink that eases my heart "Yes Alessia it's just we appear to have arrived an hour early .We will remain on board till I am able to reach our transportation company"
I nod " Sure So we are not sighted "
Once the plane touches the ground I feel my magic stir inside me , I presume it is in response to landing in another magical realm I felt the same when we arrived at Mezza .The plane makes it's way down the runway slowly and powers down the engine . The cabin is filled with silence as the cabin crew start to bustle around to serve us some packed breakfast which is such a welcome relief.
A cheery blonde dressesd in a white and blue fitted uniform and a hat tucking in her hair approaches us with a smile "Welcome to Geneva here is your breakfast " I thank her and accept it gracefully as Alex does same . Moving on she approaches Luca and Hugh before heading off to the conckpit to give the pilot .
I start unwrapping my sandwich as Alex pulls out his phone to make the call. My heart skips a few beats as I watch him . I hope this won't cause any unwanted attention.
Hello is this "Discreet Transport" ? Alex whispers briskly into the phone and pauses to listen.
What an odd name for a company . I study him as I eat my egg and avocado club sandwich .
Alex: That's fine ,Yes we arrived a few minutes ago
He pauses then-
Alex grins widely from ear to ear : Magnifico I will give you a raise for this foresight we are having a quick meal we will descent the plane in a few minutes "
Alex hangs up soon after and pocket his phone .
"They are waiting in the airport private entrance already ."
I let out a deep breath " That's great Alex."
Well crises averted my relief slams into me like a truck. He nods ,Picking up his sandwich he whistles a low Italian tone . After eating we do not linger in the plane . Once outside the air is freezing cold , colder than Mezza . Looking towards the exit I spy two tinted military style SUVs waiting on the edge of the strip . Wow I was thinking we will have to go through customs and all I guess not . Must be nice to be a billionaire . We head towards them quickly naturally splitting in two groups this time as planned Me, Lucy and Angelica enter the same vehicle the door shuts behind us softly . In the other vehicle Alex , Luca and Hugh are in the first vehicle and it pulls forward immediately leading the way into town . Once again as we leave the airstrip I feel a prickle of magic . La Geneva's coven energy is strong and I am surprised by it's reach to be honest. Rubbing my shoulders I turn to Lucy who is seated in the middle.
"Can you feel that ?" I ask wondering if it's only affecting me but they both turn to me with knowing eyes.
"Yes I can." Lucy whispers
"Very well since when we arrived." Angelica adds
My eyes widen with shock "their energy is quite strong and the reach is impressive." I mutter more to myself than anyone else but from the way Lucy slightly stiffens beside me I know she heard me she reaches for my hand squeezing it once.
"We have absolutely nothing to worry about remember you will be walking in as one of their own"
I turn to her and given her smirk " You got that right, that's our ace"
I inhale deeply and let my own magic slowly unfold from my stomach letting it spread to , my spine , arms , legs and spine. I am not turning into Miranda yet but I need to be ready to switch at any moment. Bringing out my laptop I pull up her video and start to replay it over and over and over again . After about an hour I turn to the window and we seem to be approaching the Easters bridge.
The road appears to be more rocky and narrow once we pass the SUV slows down to almost a crawl .Dark water rises on the side and buildings start to emerge .A few metres in my mark pulses against my thigh as if warning me that we are approaching enemy lines .The thought both frightens me and calms me at the same time . Slowly we approach the outer city of La Geneva . The Architecture is more modern but built with stone .Most buildings are wrapped with black wrought iron balconies .The windows are long and people seem to be watching us approach .It feels cold, sterile and unwelcoming , as if they know a stranger has walked into their midst and they are on high alert .
The suv takes a few sharp turns ,I remain focused on the sight keeping my mind light to make the transition easy .
Once we reach the safe house I will become Miranda Cross , My real identity Alessia Molano will be hiding under the surface for now . Looking once more out the window I catch sight of a few curtains shifting , a shiver of unease races up my spine . It seems like I was right all along . La Geneva is expecting some guests and before the day runs out I intend to find out who…