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The dawn light was washing across the sky where Kara and Justin were standing on the fantail of the Peleliu’s hangar deck and looking down at the ocean gently rolling out behind the big ship.
“I guess your mother was right, Justin.” Kara wished she had laughter or joy in her at this moment. It had been a lot of long hard days since the moment they’d left Brooklyn. But she didn’t dare miss the chance. She had to get this done before he flew again. It was too important to put off.
“She usually is.” Justin shifted to stand behind her. Wrapped his arms around her and pulled her back against his chest.
Safe. Safest place she’d ever been on the whole crazy planet.
“What did she say this time?”
“Your mother…” Kara tried to focus on speaking, but being in Justin’s arms made it difficul
