Chapter 19
Author: Purplescent
last update2025-10-02 06:10:15
Ari settled into her luggage on the private jet, the plush leather of the seat swallowing her petite frame. They were airborne swiftly, the ground crew became a blur to them from outside the thick porthole window.

Xavier was across the aisle, with his face buried into his phone replying to his personal DMS and messages. A flight attendant served them sparkling water and a small plate of gourmet canapés. Ari ate sparingly and sipped her water. She was also offered wine,but she declined. Soon after trying to distract herself with movies, she reclined the seat, wrapped herself in the cashmere blanket provided, and drifted into a deep sleep, her professional anxiety temporarily muted.

A wet, sugary warmth slid across her lower lip, instantly jolting her awake.

“Why does it taste familiar?” She asked in her subconsciousness.

The taste came again.

“It tastes like …….” She drifted off trying to figure out the taste.

Alcohol!

Ari’s eyes snapped open, a flash of pure, terrified a
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