His heart raced, disbelief choking his words: “This can’t be happening,” he murmured silently. “It’s impossible.” The world around him slowed to a halt; the chatter of his fellow pilots and the sounds of passengers boarding faded into nothingness. His focus was solely on her.
She had the same soft eyes, the same flowing hair, and even her gestures were familiar. His pulse quickened as he continued to stare. But it couldn’t be real, right? This had to be some kind of surreal, bittersweet illusion.