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Keltie climbed into the cockpit and sat behind Grayson.
Grayson saw her face and asked, “Everything okay?”
He looked as if nothing had happened between them. He was focused on flying.
“I’m okay,” she said, trying not to show her emotions.
“Good,” Grayson said. “I guess I should tell you that they’re expecting you when we land.”
“Who is expecting me?”
“From what they told me—everyone.”
Keltie smacked her head. “No, no, no! Tell them to call it off!”
“Too late for that.”
“I’m not a hero,” she said quietly. “I’m just… a survivor.”
“You’re a hero to me,” Grayson said.
Keltie didn’t know what to say to that. Instead, she peered over his shoulder at the instrument panel.
A green, watery planet lay ahead. Clusters of yellow lights glowed on the water’s surface.
“Welcome home,” Gr
