Chapter 128

Chapter 128: Unforeseen Landing in a Forbidden Land

### Aria's POV

The violent turbulence rocked the plane again, sending my stomach lurching for what felt like the hundredth time. I gripped the armrests until my knuckles turned white, trying to control my breathing.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking," a tense voice crackled over the intercom. "We're experiencing severe weather conditions that make continuing to our destination impossible. For your safety, we'll be making an emergency landing at the nearest airport. Please remain seated with your seatbelts fastened."

Murmurs of concern rippled through the cabin. The elderly woman next to me clutched her rosary beads, whispering prayers.

"Does this happen often?" I asked her, desperate for any distraction from my fear.

She shook her head grimly. "Not like this."