Chapter 146

“Where are we going?” Steven King asked, as he jogged alongside Marie.

“Where does it look like we're headed, Steven?”

“You tell me, I don't know. The only thing down this way is the hangar where my jet is parked.”

“Exactly, Steven.” She said, turning back to wink at him before picking up her pace again.

Two minutes later, they stood facing Steven’s jet.

“Do you know how to get this thing up in the air?” She asked, knotting her fingers together and looking up at him. She was sweating, but couldn't decide if it was from the nervousness about what she was about to attempt, or the fact that she had just run longer than she had in a long time. She closed her mouth to stop panting before Steven got started on how she needed to start exercising.

“I do, but why do you ask?” Steven responded, staring at her with caution

“Because I want to fly with you, Steven.”

“Absolutely not,” Steven said, already backing away from the jet

“Wait, Steven. At least hear me out.”

“Marie, I appreciate what you'