Mia’s POV
We arrived at the airport where the private jet was parked. I couldn’t contain my excitement as I gazed at Alpha Ricardo, who smiled warmly at me. He extended his hand and helped me onto the jet. As we got settled, I took in the luxurious interior of the plane with my heart racing. Alpha Ricardo guided me to my seat and helped me fasten my seatbelt.
“Comfortable?” he asked with a hint of concern in his voice. I nodded mutely, unable to form words as I felt his warm breath on my cheek. He sat down beside me and fastened his own seatbelt, giving me a reassuring smile. I couldn’t help but feel nervous in his presence, wondering what would happen between us during this trip.
“What is meant to happen?” my wolf teased, and I gulped, knowing what she meant.
Trying to calm my nerves, I looked out the window, observing the scenery as the jet took off. Alpha Ricardo glanced at me, his gaze lingering for a moment before he looked away. The flight passed in awkward silence as I avoided his gaze, nervously fidgeting with my phone. I couldn’t believe I was on a private jet with Alpha Ricardo, going on my dream trip. It was all so surreal.
“Feel comfortable the flight will take approximately 5 hours,” he announced, and I nodded.
“Do you need anything?” he asked. “Water will be fine,” I responded, and he signaled the flight attendant to get me some water before moving his gaze back to the laptop in his hand. It was obvious he was trying to avoid looking at me.
“He is nervous,” My wolf spoke, but I couldn’t believe her. It’s impossible for Alpha Ricardo to feel nervous around me. If anyone should feel nervous, it should be me.
The flight attendant kept the water on the table, and I thanked her before taking a sip of it. As I dropped the glass of water, I looked at Alpha Ricardo and realized his gaze was still fixed on the screen of the laptop.
“Are you working?” I asked, but he shook his head and looked up at me. “No, I’m just going through some news,” he said, and I nodded.
We remained silent for a moment until I spoke up. “Thanks for this. You could have teleported us there, but you wanted me to feel the excitement of the trip.”
“It’s nothing. Now, have some rest. The journey is long,” he spoke, and I nodded before resting my head on the headrest of the seat, and with a smile, I drifted to sleep.
Slowly, I opened my eyes and met Alpha Ricardo staring at me with a warm smile. “I was about to wake you,” he said, and I nodded and stared at the window.
“How many minutes before landing?” I asked, moving my gaze back to him.
“Five minutes,” he responded, and I furrowed my eyebrows. “Does it mean I slept for almost five hours?” I asked in disbelief, and he nodded with a smile. “It seems you didn’t sleep throughout the night,” he said, and he was indeed right.
I was so anxious and curious about the trip that I couldn’t fall asleep.
“We are landing,” the pilot announced, and we braced ourselves. We landed smoothly, and Alpha Ricardo unbuckled his seatbelt, standing up and extending his hand to help me out of my seat.
As I stood up, he leaned in closer and whispered in my ear, “Relax,” he said softly, his breath tickling my skin. “We have a long journey ahead of us.”
I nodded, and Alpha Ricardo led me out of the private jet, where we met a car waiting for us. “Welcome to Miami, Alpha Leo and Lady Miaria. I will be your tour guide around Miami, but first of all, I’ll drive you to your place of lodging,” the young man spoke, slightly lowering his head with respect.
“Thank you,” I replied with a smile as he led us to the car, opened the door, and we got in.
As the car drove off into the city of Miami, I couldn’t help but look outside the window with a satisfied smile on my face. It had always been my dream to be here, but I never imagined it would be with Alpha Ricardo.
The car drove into a small area, and with stunned eyes, I realized we had driven to a cottage that was built by the seaside. As the car rolled to a stop in front of the charming cottage by the sea, a rush of excitement overtook me. The scent of saltwater filled my nostrils, and the rhythmic sound of waves crashing against the shore filled my ears. I turned to Alpha Ricardo, my eyes wide with wonder, and couldn’t help but smile.
“How did you find this place?” I exclaimed, taking in the breathtaking view of the vast ocean spread out before us.
Alpha Ricardo smiled warmly. “I’m glad you like it. Let’s go in.”
As we stepped out of the car and walked up to the cottage, I marveled at its quaint and picturesque appearance.
I stared at the ocean with a big smile before looking in Alpha Ricardo’s direction. “This view is amazing,” I murmured, feeling a sense of excitement wash over me.
“I’m glad you like it,” Alpha Ricardo said, as the tour guide opened the door to the cottage. “Take a look.” He said, and I and Alpha Ricardo stepped in.
As we stepped into the cottage, my eyes were immediately drawn to the cozy sitting room on my right. A plush sofa was nestled against the wall, with a few comfortable chairs scattered around a central coffee table.
“Take a look around,” the tour guide said, and I nodded before moving around.
To my left, there was a small doorway leading to the first bedroom. It was a snug room, decorated in calming shades of blue and green, with a large wooden dresser along one wall and a double bed taking up most of the space. A window on the opposite wall had a view of the sea.
I entered the second bedroom. This one was larger, with a king-sized bed that dominated the room. A similar dresser was positioned against one wall, and a cozy armchair was in the corner, perfect for curling up with a good book. The window in this room faced the countryside unlike the other.
As I moved back towards the sitting room, I couldn’t help but peek towards the kitchen. The kitchen was small but well-stocked.
“Do you like it?” Alpha Ricardo asked, and I nodded with a smile. Not only beautiful but also peaceful.
“We will stay here then.” He said and turned to the tour guide. “Write down your number, and I’ll call you when the need arises.” The tour guide nodded and wrote his contact information before leaving.
“You like this place?” He asked to be sure, and I nodded. “Thanks, I love it, but how did you know I wanted a vacation in Miami and wished to stay in a cottage by the seaside?” I asked, and he smiled before placing a kiss on my forehead, sending a series of tingles to my stomach.
“Choose a room and have some rest, we are going out in the evening,” he said and I nodded excitedly before choosing the smaller room, although he kicked against it and wanted me to take the bigger room, but I refused.
I got settled into the room, took out my few clothes from my bags, and hung them in the wardrobe. Excitedly, I took off my clothes, took a warm shower, and got dressed in blue jeans and a white crop top before leaving the room.
As soon as I entered the sitting room, I froze in surprise. Alpha Ricardo was standing at the stove, flipping a skillet of seasoned chicken and vegetables with expert moves. He looked up as I approached, and his face broke into a wide grin when he saw me staring.
“Hey there,” he greeted me, turning to stir a pot of sauce simmering on the back burner. “Hungry? I’m cooking up some chicken marsala for lunch.”
I couldn’t believe it. Alpha Ricardo, the leader of our pack and one of the strongest werewolves I’d ever met, was standing in the kitchen, cooking me lunch. I felt a warm flush rise in my cheeks as I walked closer to him, marveling at the way the muscles in his arms flexed as he stirred the food.
“I-I didn’t know you could cook,” I stammered, still in awe, because I knew we had maids and servants that basically do everything.
He chuckled, grabbing a spatula and scooping the chicken onto a plate. “Well, I can’t do everything. But I make a damn good chicken marsala, if I do say so myself.”
I laughed, feeling my nervousness fade away as he plated the food. “Can I help? I feel like I should be doing something.”
Alpha Ricardo shook his head, placing the plate on the table. “No way. You sit and relax. This is a vacation. Let me take care of you for once.”
I nodded at his words and took a seat.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity of waiting, Alpha Ricardo announced that the meal was ready. He plated it up beautifully and set it in front of me, beaming with pride.
I took a spoonful and was blown away by the flavors in my mouth. It was delicious – easily one of the best meals I had ever tasted.
“It’s delicious,” I praised and received a grateful smile from Alpha Ricardo.
With a big smile, I held his gaze, wondering if all this is real or it’s just a dream.