Chapter 191

The man stumbled back, hand flying to his stinging cheek, a bewildered look replacing the earlier terror in his eyes. The effect was instantaneous. The cacophony of shouts and cries died down, replaced by a tense quiet. All eyes were on Elodie, her chest heaving, her eyes flashing with a dangerous glint. ‘What’s going on?’ A timid voice piped up from somewhere in the back. Ignoring the question, Elodie directed her gaze at the bewildered man. ‘Can you fly this plane?’ she demanded, her tone leaving no room for argument. The man, still reeling from the surprise attack, stammered something inaudible. Elodie pointed to his seat. ‘Then sit your ass down and stop being such a baby!’ Meekly, the man did as he was told. Elodie’s icy gaze swept over the rest of the passengers, taking in their fear-stricken faces. ‘We’re all in the same boat now,’ she declared, her voice ringing with quiet authority. ‘Our lives are in the hands of the captain. Right now, whoever is qualified is in charge, and a