Alexander's POV:

“Gentlemen, we've arrived at the capital. Local time is 11:45 AM. Thank you for flying with us today.” The pilot's voice crackled over the intercom, as the jet taxied to a stop on the private airstrip, the engines whining down to a low hum before falling silent.

I unbuckled my seatbelt, stretching my legs as the faint pressure in my ears equalized. Elena, the air hostess, moved efficiently to the front, unlocking and lowering the door with a hiss and fresh air rushed in ...