Chapter 142 - turning the pages

Stella 

I paced the tarmac anxiously awaiting Lawrence's return.

Despite the jet vanishing hours ago, my nerves still thrummed with adrenaline's electric high.

So much chaotic emotion churned in the aftermath - was justice truly served banishing my abusers halfway across the world?

"They are finally gone."

The distant beat of helicopter blades jarred me from restless thoughts. I peered desperately seeking first glimpse. Lawrence always know what right, I assured my spinning doubts. 

Finally the sleek chopper crest the horizon, angling toward the private airstrip. My heart leapt as Lawrence stepped down while the rotors idled, his tall form unmistakable. I flew into his waiting embrace, relief crashing over me.

"There now, safe and done little bird." His words rumbled comfort, stroking my hair. I burrowed closer, tension slowly r