Chapter 9
I can assure you that, given they exist, these flying saucers are made by no power on this Earth.
—US President Harry S. Truman
MoxWorld Auditorium
San Francisco, California
1:40 p.m. GMT-8, January 4, 2023
Wondering what Bev was doing with Zara, Peter excuses himself from his newfound fans and bolts to the exit door to stop Zara's escape.
Physically blocking her way with his body, his hands open out to the sides, he implores, "Zara, don't run. I was so callous before. I shouldn't have said any of those things. I was just adrenaline pumped. I know you love me in your own way. Stay. Please. We can have a quiet dinner, talking about how our conversation could have been much different."
"Oh, Peter. I do not wish to ruin your long-awaited moment of glory any more than I alrea
