Although a trace of uncertainty lingered, the assistant relented.
âVery well, sheâs had quite a lot.
Be cautious as you take her home.
â
She left with a few pleasantries, leaving Holden to heave a sigh of relief as he regarded the slumbering Ariana in the passenger seat.
Bending over, he secured her seatbelt, only to realize he had forgotten to get her home address from the assistant, who had already left.
He had no choice but to wake Ariana and ask her.
âWake up, whereâs your home address? Iâm unfamiliar with it.
â Holden nudged her gently.
Ariana stirred and mumbled, âBeyond the mountains, by the sea.
No, the Flower Fairyâs castle.
.
â
Her words were a perplexing Labyrinth, devoid of coherent direction.
Holden sighed, sending a message to Shawn inquiring about Arianaâs address.
Shawn, taken aback by the message, pondered if his boss was experiencing a change of heart.
He had a soft spot for Ariana and thought she was better than Sadie.
The problem was that Sadie was Adeleâs mother.
Shawn texted him the location, and Holden drove her all the way to her villa.
Parking the car, he moved to assist Ariana in unbuckling her seatbelt.
Ariana grasped his hand at that moment, her eyes wide and unblinking as they locked onto his.
âAre you⦠Youâre awake?â he stammered.
Arianaâs lips curled into a mysterious smile, and she remained silent, inviting him closer.
Holden, unsure of her intentions, leaned in as she beckoned.
Little did he anticipate her next move as she raised her head and planted an unexpected ki*s on his Lips!