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CHAPTER 44
The private jet landed at Starlight City's exclusive airstrip a bit after sunset. Elias held Sera's hand during the whole flight down, their hands joined with the level of comfort of newlyweds who had been through hell together and still stayed strong. The moment they opened the doors, the warm evening breeze brought in the familiar scent of the city that was a combination of ocean, concrete, and endless possibilities. Standing ready on the tarmac were Grace, Cora, and a very small, and quite discreet, security team.Grace was the one who came out first and immediately pulled Sera into a tight hug and then did the same to Elias. "It's really great to see you again. The house was so quiet without you two."Next was Cora and the excitement was literally written all over her face. "We have dinner ready. It's not really anything special, just a family meal. Grace made stew, and I took care of the bread."Sera's eyes lit up. She was still a bit weary from the trip but very much glowin
CHAPTER 43
The morning after their wedding, the honeymoon started when a private jet took Elias and Sera to a beautiful island villa located away from the main area of the Caribbean archipelago. There were no security guards inside the villa, just a tiny, trusted crew who watched the area from a distance. It was the first time in months that they were really alone. When it was sunrise Sera in a simple sundress and barefoot, came out onto the white beach. The ocean wind was gently blowing her auburn hair. Elias was not far behind, slightly lifting the sleeves of his white linen shirt while keeping his eyes on her as he had done all the previous years with that same quiet, intense look. When she turned around and saw his face, she smiled at him with that slow soft smile that always managed to make his heart beat faster."Come here, husband," she whispered. He made his way to her quickly and held her tightly. Their kiss was long and slow, filled with the feeling of happiness and freedom that
CHAPTER 42
On the wedding day, the sun shone brightly over Starlight City. Soft sun rays entered through the window drapes while Elias was still fixing his tuxedo cufflinks near the window. The garden was changed into a paradise-like setting white roses and green ribbons entwined round a simple wooden arch near the lake, lanterns gently hanging from trees, chairs laid out in a nice semicircle on the green grass. It was private and personal, just like they had dreamed it.In the next room, Sera was with Grace and Cora, the door was not closed completely. He heard her chuckling as they assisted her with the last details. The feelings inside his chest were getting bigger and deeper, the very emotions that had been slowly built up after every raid, every betrayal and every quiet stolen moment. This was the day she would become his wife. Not through the power of alliances and empires but because they had selected each other amidst the fire and the shadows.A gentle knock came and that made him
CHAPTER 41
The atmosphere in the private wing of the Helen Cole Memorial Hospital was very calm on the day Sera was finally allowed to go home. Only two days had passed since her rescue and she had quite amazingly regained her health. The doctors were sure that her mental toughness, the excellent care she received, and the relentless spirit of a woman who had managed to survive through ambushes and power struggles over the years were the reasons behind it. The bruises were almost gone. The internal bleeding was controlled. She was walking with a little stiffness, even asking to do it without help. In the corridor, Elias stood and waited, his one heartbeat as regular as it was before the kidnapping. When Sera came out of the room in casual, stylish clothes, a cozy gray sweater and leggings, he was so deeply in love with her that even three steps were not enough to reach her, and then he hugged her. She seemed as if she was made of wax as she hugged him back, face hidden in his neck,
CHAPTER 40
The rain hadn't stopped since Sera was taken. It was almost accusing as it kept pounding on the windows of Cole House, changing the lovely gardens into a muddy mess. Elias was in the war room, running on empty, looking at the wall of monitors with the live feeds from each team in Starlight City."Still no news Southern industrial corridor," Marcus's voice was hardly audible over the comms. "They cleared two more decoys. Constantly changing her location, sir. They're quite professional."Elias felt his hands tightening painfully by his sides. Every moment without Sera was like a further stabbing of a knife to his heart. "Let's try the route to the meatpacking plant," Elias rang out, dangerously low. "And the abandoned rail yard. The Shadow Council's known hideouts. We'll be ruthless this time."Grace looked in, holding coffee and sandwiches which she had made with some effort. Her hair was silver and messy, her eyes were red from worry and tears not yet shed. Behind her, Cora was loo
CHAPTER 39
The black envelope seemed so heavy to Elias as if it was made of lead. The knife that had pinned it to the garden path still shone under the string lights, almost mocking the wedding preparations, that very spot was full only a few hours ago. Sera's phone was left broken next to it, the last text message still illuminated on the cracked screen: I went out for a breath. Find me when you are done.The words of the Shadow Council's letter kept echoing in Elias's head as he reread it: Deliver the complete Cole File by dawn or she dies slowly. No address. No immediate requirements apart from the threat. Just silence and the woman he loved had been taken from their own house."Marcus," he said, his voice deep and with a hint of anger. "Mobilize everyone, all our entire forces. The Pascal loyalists. Diana's people. Close the city even. No one sleeps until we find her."Marcus gave a quick nod and started to give orders at a fast pace. So fast that within a few minutes, Cole House, which h
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