Nnenna did not flinch. She did not blink. She did not bite back.
She just let Karen's words pass by like breeze.
She closed her eyes as well, but not to sleep. No. Her mind was already ten steps ahead, diving into escape routes, forged IDs, checkpoint scans, possible disguises. The moment that plane touched the ground, the hunt would continue.
Around her, the others were quiet. Abuchi stared blankly out the window, his fingers tapping lightly against his knee. Ekene and John exchanged a quick glance, but stayed silent.
This moment of peace, of soft, humming engines and calmness, might be the last they'd ever get for the next one month.
Meanwhile… Ruby Airport
A cool fog rolled across the sleek tarmac like a silent whisper of doom.
Ruby's airport was modest compared to Lionara's grand terminals, but modern and efficient. The pale moon light cut through the mist like ghost blades, casting eerie shadows against the glass walls of the building. It was quiet… too quiet.
