Chapter 1-1
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CHAPTER 1
Lia passed the full-body scanner at the airport and gave the finger to the camera on the wall. “I hope you enjoyed the view, asshole,” she said under her breath.
The guard by the scanner gave her an apologetic smile.
She closed her eyes halfway, but smiled back, shaking her head.
Stepping into her sensible travel shoes, she picked up her wheeled travel bag and headed to the plane. It was a long trip from Chicago to Los Angeles; she had a good nap ahead.
Lia’s eyes opened when she felt the pang in her stomach, and her ears started buzzing. The plane glided for a minute and then dived again. She pinched her nose and blew to stabilize the pressure in her ears, gritting her teeth in discomfort.
The wheels thumped when they touched the ground, and the pilot took the big bird to an easy stop.
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