Chapter Twenty-Three
As their ship ascended, Mia watched the shrinking buildings and landmarks below. The pod’s transparent walls and floor allowed for an amazing 360-degree view. Within seconds, their aircraft was above the clouds and blinding sunlight streamed in, causing Mia to squint until Korum did something that minimized the glare.
“Wow,” Marisa breathed, echoing Mia’s own feelings. “This is so not like traveling by airplane...”
“We’re moving much faster than your planes,” Korum explained. “In another few minutes, we’ll be reaching our destination right outside of Earth’s atmosphere.”
Mia reached over and squeezed his hand. Her heart was pounding with excitement and trepidation, and she could only imagine how the others must be feeling. Her dad was looking a little pale, and her
