A STEP CLOSER

The plane landed softly on the cold runway, the evening sky shrouded in dark clouds as Leo stepped foot in the unfamiliar country. The chill in the air sent a shiver down his spine, but it was not just the weather that made him feel uneasy. His thoughts were consumed by one person: Ari. This was her city, her world, and now it was his as well. A mixture of excitement and anxiety coursed through him as he walked beside Natalie toward their waiting car.

Natalie, ever efficient, took him directly to his new apartment. As they approached the building, Leo admired the sleek, modern architecture. It wasn’t far from Reid Enterprises, which was one of the perks he’d looked forward to. After parking, they headed inside, and Leo felt a twinge of nervousness as they rode the elevator in silence.