Clairessa’s POV
The interior of the jet was sleek and luxurious. The seats were made of soft leather, and there was plenty of space to stretch out. It felt more like an upscale lounge than an airplane.
I settled into one of the large chairs, watching as Gabriel spoke briefly to the pilot before taking a seat next to me.
Out of all the seats on the plane, he chose the one right beside me. My heart sped up again, his presence making me nervous. The warm scent of his cologne filled the air, making it hard to focus.
The flight attendant welcomed us aboard, and we buckled in. As the plane began to move, I started to feel anxious. It was my first time flying, and I could feel my fear building. I glanced at Gabriel, who seemed completely at ease, focused on his laptop. I, on the other hand, g
