Red Knight Box Set (Books 1,2,3): Contemporary Vampire Romance by L.C White

Author:L.C White [White, L.C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: L.C White
Published: 2016-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13: Lake Como

Liz

Adrien was right and I was wrong. I need sleep. I need it now. It was stupid of me to think we’d be flying to Italy in the private jet, where I’d be able to catch up on some sleep. He’s given it to my flipping Mother, Geoff, Cate, and Aunt Carol to use for our wedding. So Adrien is now guiding my lethargic body through Edinburgh airport.

We’ve been in queue after queue, going through luggage and security checks. Now we’re waiting in the departure lounge, and I’m struggling to keep my eyes open. I guess I’m now officially a snob. Give me the private jet over public transportation any day.

“Here.” Adrien shoves a black coffee right under my nose, making me flinch.

I take it with a fleeting weary grin, and a vast unsightly yawn. It’s so boring in here, just let me get on the damn plane already, so I can have a power nap.

Adrien sits down beside me. He’s wearing dark jeans and a white t-shirt. Unlike me, he looks as fresh as a daisy, like he’s had a good solid twelve hours sleep.

“I did tell you,” he says.

I’ve been waiting for those words to come out of his mouth since Sara dropped us off with our luggage.

“Won’t be long, and we’ll be there.” His arm comes over my shoulders to pull me close.

After what seems a lifetime sat waiting to board the plane, we are now being shown to our seats by the flight attendant at the door. Wow, we’re in standard. I squint up to Adrien’s face in disbelief.

“What, not good enough for you?”

“No, it’s fine.” I’m beyond caring now. I simply need to take the weight off my feet.

I sit by the porthole window, four rows up from the front. I’m not going to listen to the safety advice, my eyes have already shut and my brain has switched off. I’m going to drift away as Adrien’s thumb strokes the back of my hand.

***

It’s amazing how much two hours of sleep can recharge your batteries. I’m still a little groggy as Adrien escorts me through Italy’s bright and busy Malpensa airport. But now I can actually feel excited about our honeymoon over the fatigue.

Adrien picks up the keys for our car rental, a Mercedes E Class Convertible, and we head out into the gorgeous tropic heat, toward the pickup zone.

Adrien gives the Merc the once over. It’s silver with a black leather interior. The style of the car seems to represent this place. Apart from the odd tiny Fiat, all that appears to be zipping up and down the roads are sporty soft tops.

As the sun begins to cast an intense heat through the clouds, I grow concerned about Adrien’s skin. The warmth swoops over me in the breeze, and if my skin is beginning to tingle with the UV rays, he must be feeling it tenfold.

“Get in then,” he says, shutting our suitcases in the boot.

“Are you going to be okay with this,” I frown, sitting down on the hot leather seat.

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