—Mabel—

The flight to New York was one hour.

The speakers crackled to life and Alec's voice came through them.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. We are now approaching Teterboro Airport. We expect to land shortly. Please, ensure you're seated and belts fastened. Thank you for choosing Rivera Air.”

Through the oval window, the sky gradually gave way to a dense cluster of skyscrapers. Sunlight bounced off the Empire State Building and shimmered over the Hudson ...