Chapter 79 Seasick

• Alessia
• The cars pulled up to the docks, where the yacht awaited. It was enormous, all sleek lines and polished wood, its white hull cutting a sharp contrast against the deep blue of the ocean. The crew snapped to attention as Madam Claudia stepped out of her car, her mask firmly in place, projecting an aura of command that made everyone straighten their spines.
• Andrea offered me his hand, and I took it, allowing him to help me out of the car. The breeze carried the salty tang of the sea, and I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart.