She Was Sleeping in 8A — When the Captain Asked if Any Combat Pilots Were on Board

worried.

“We’ve lost part of our flight systems,” the captain explained.

“Autopilot failed twenty minutes ago. We’re flying manually now.”

He pointed toward the radar screen.

Mara leaned forward.

Another aircraft was flying nearby—far too close.

“How long has it been following us?” she asked calmly.

“About fifteen minutes. No transponder signal.

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