They mocked the woman in seat 22C—until two fighter jets aligned with her window, and a pilot spoke her name in a way that made the entire plane forget how to breathe.

is, it’s about her.”

A ripple went through the cabin.

Kayla laughed. “Oh my gosh. We have a main character.”

“Ma’am,” Mark said tightly, “please do not make statements that could alarm other passengers.”

Olivia finally looked at him.

It was such a simple thing—one person meeting another’s eyes—but Mark hesitated. There was no fear in her expression. No continue reading …