Chapter 54

Amelia

The plan reacting to our descent wakes me from the first good sleep I have in god knows how long. The terrain out of the window is unfamiliar, high snow capped mountains stretch as far as the eye can see. I estimate we must be in the Alps.

We begin to get lower and lower and I grip my seat unable to see the hidden runway that Nico is now putting us down on, with a skill that impresses me. I feel the force of the engines as he breaks and taxis us along the runway bringing us to a stop. Another hidden private airfield is evident outside of the window.

The plane begins to move again as he manoeuvres us inside a huge snow covered hanger where we are received by a small crew. He is out of the cockpit and grabbing my hand in a second and the door opens to allow us to descend. I shiver a little as the sharp air hits me an instant reminder of the collar still firmly around my neck.

Nico’s hand on the small of my back indicates for me to go first and I refuse to meet the e