Although a trace of uncertainty lingered, the assistant relented.
“Very well, she’s had quite a lot. Be cautious as you take her home.”
She left with a few pleasantries, leaving Holden to heave a sigh of relief as he regarded the slumbering Ariana in the passenger
seat.
Bending over, he secured her seatbelt, only to realize he had forgotten to get her home address from the assistant, who had
already left.
He had no choice but to wake Ariana and ask her.
“Wake up, where’s your home address? I’m unfamiliar with it.” Holden nudged her gently.
Ariana stirred and mumbled, “Beyond the mountains, by the sea. No, the Flower Fairy’s castle..”
Angela’s Library
Her words were a perplexing Labyrinth, devoid of coherent direction.
Holden sighed, sending a message to Shawn inquiring about Ariana’s address.
Shawn, taken aback by the message, pondered if his boss was experiencing a change of heart.
He had a soft spot for Ariana and thought she was better than Sadie.
The problem was that Sadie was Adele’s mother.
Shawn texted him the location, and Holden drove her all the way to her villa.
Parking the car, he moved to assist Ariana in unbuckling her seatbelt.
Ariana grasped his hand at that moment, her eyes wide and unblinking as they locked onto his.
“Are you... You’re awake?” he stammered.
Ariana’s lips curled into a mysterious smile, and she remained silent, inviting him closer.
Holden, unsure of her intentions, leaned in as she beckoned. Little did he anticipate her next move as she raised her head and
planted an unexpected kiss on his Lips!