Chapter 178 Reunited
Alessia's POV
Suddenly Alex let out a sigh of relief , Mumbling “Stupido” under his breath , he returns his gun to his holster. Turning to my father they exchanged a look. Not saying a word they both step aside for me to see. Luca stands on the side of the car ,Lucy is slipping out next .And Angelica is behind her!
I presume Hugh is the one driving…Relief hits me hard as my knees buckles but Alex and his quick reflexes catches me before I hit the ground.
My father turnes to Alex then Me. “I presume these are your people ?”
Alex nods smiling “Yes they are with us !”
Once they are on us we just stare at each other for a moment before Lucy runs into me like a pit bull ,pulling me into a tight hug. “Princess you made it out alive!”
I laugh “Lucy ,I told you we would be fine.”
Luca claps Alex's shoulder “Do you have it.”
Alex scowls at him “You are lucky I didn't shoot first and ask questions later.”
Everyone laughs including my father.
Alex shows him the briefcase “Yes I do,it's safe and sound”
Luca let's out a deep breath as Alex introduces my father
“This is Alessia's Father Gabriel Sirrano ..”
They step towards him
“You saved him .” Angelica whispers
My father watches them all calmly “So these are the family that stood by you ,that dared to challenge the most ruthless coven in history- La Geneva?”
Lucy smirks “Well we like to think of ourselves as protectors of truth.”
Hugh finally climbs out of the SUV always the voice of caution “Can we do this inside?” he says
District already know we are here I am sure they have seen us on their camera as if on cue the gates slide open and two armed guard dressed in black fatigues step out .One of them waves us inside calmly “Signore Ferrini and co ....?
Alex nods “Si.”
“Please follow us inside.”
We enter inside the opulent compound that houses a red bricks building with dark shutter windows and heavy duty vehicles that all have two things in common.
\-Bullet proof windows
\-Black tint
The engines of two vehicles are running with the drivers patiently waiting inside. Smuggling VIP quietly must keep them very busy
One of the guards turn to Alex ."The aircraft is ready to fly”
I gasp blinking Alex really thought about everything
That quick ..
The guard smiles .."Mr Sirrano paid for speed and obscurity.”
Luca turns to Alex “All done under the pseudonym Miranda Gross.” Alex adds proudly “So it will be almost untraceable.”
Lucy smirks, folding her arms “So what are we waiting around for?”
The Guards lead us towards our getaway vehicle. As I am about to step in I glance back at the direction we came from.
La Geneva is still there.
Shrouded in darkness.
Still thinking the magical relic they stole is safely encased in its glass case.
When in reality the real La Rosa is in our possession and leaving their shores very soon.
I face the tinted Bus voice hardening with resolve "let's end this once and for all"
ALEX'S POV
The engine is already running by the time we reach .One of the guards pulls the door open “This is your getaway ride.” He says simply.
I turn around and scan the street quickly before stepping into the car .One needs to be two steps ahead at all times. You never know who may be watching you.
Especially after the kind of heist we pulled tonight.
“All of you get inside please.” I say
Lucy moved to climb on first, followed by Angelica . Luca turns to Alessia and Her father “After you.” he says as he stands aside.
Alessia gets on and her father pauses by my side for a moment before finally entering the bus .Alessia has been a bit quiet since we arrived I don't press her to talk because I understand.
She is exhausted and emotionally she is dealing with being reconnected with a father she thought was dead.
Luca slides in to the row across from them and Hugh enters the back seat keeping watch by the window as usual.I enter the bus last and the automated door slides shut.
I settle near Luca
The driver turns around once.
“Are we all inside?”
“Si” I reply
He nods, turning around he expertly manoeuvres the bus out of the curb and the gates slide open as we head out on to the main road. I watch the window as the city lights blur by.
Lucy always very sharp and intuitive is the first to break the silence “Alex are we heading to the airport?”
I lean back in my seat “If anyone was trying to trace the strangers that came into town that's the first route they will follow.”
Luca smirks “Because the plane is registered under Miranda Gross's name”
“Bingo” I say ..
Angelica frowns “isn't that why we should use it?”
“They already think Miranda was kidnapped; it will not make sense to then show up with her in tow entering a plane registered under her name.” I explain slowly
I wait for them to catch up before continuing.
Lucy gets it first “They will try and catch us at either the Geneva airport or the next closest airport.”
“But if we travel by road” I let my words hang
Gabreal Sirrano speaks up for that first time since entering the bus “Their trail goes cold.”
“And we disappear on ground” I finish with flourish
“So where exactly are we heading to now ?” Alessia asks softly so soft I barely heard her.
“Straight to Mezza to catch my own private plane to Sicily.”
Luca whistles “Dios, it's going to be a long journey.”
“Only four if the roads are clear Ma’am” the driver says from the front.
Hugh looks away from the window “What about the plane we flew into Geneva on?”
“It's still waiting on Miranda” I add smirking
I remove my phone from my pocket to check if there is a signal ,three bars . I have to call my pilot soon. I watch Alessia as she presses her head on the window .Her own reflection staring back at her. No more Glamour.
Lucy shifts in her seat "What will happened when the finally realise la Rosa has been switched?"
Angelica smirks "I would love to be a fly in the council chambers for that emergency meeting."
I shut my eyes briefly ."It will take some time for them to figure it out as the copy was created by a witch too."
"How long?"Hugh persists
"As long as they dont open it ,days,months even But if they open the glass case. "I pause my eyes narrowing on the road "Mere minutes"
Gabreal Sirrano speaks up in a calm voice "You made La Geneva your enemies tonight."
I meet his gaze unflinching "Si,I am aware"
Quietly the bus rambles on to my waiting plane ,that will whisk us to Sicily ,where the second war is about to take place.