Chapter 5

“You have a good day for the flight.” Griffin sat back and looked out of the windows. “Many passengers?”

“No. Just two today. An engaged couple.” Aurora sat back as well and dabbed her mouth with a white linen napkin. “I’m hoping that if they enjoy the trip, they may agree to giving us a positive testimonial. That might prove be a good source of future passengers.”

“A wonderful idea, Aurora.” ^ nodded. “And you have the ship ready, Midnight?”

“Yes, Papa.” Midnight added a spoonful of Mrs Lawn’s marmalade to his toast. “The ship’s ready, the galley’s stocked, and I have a few additional treats for QC.” Midnight washed his toast down with the last of his coffee.

“Excellent.” Griffin beamed widely. “You’ll be flying by ten o’clock, won’t you?’

“Yes, that’s right. I should get Freedomfired up.” Midnight stood up, then went to kiss his mother’s cheek as Aurora checked her pocket watch.

“Yes.” Aurora replaced her watch. “They’ll be here in a couple of hours.”