She reached down and smoothed the pink cardigan she wore over her lavender leggings.

She looked up at Caldwell with wide, frightened eyes.

“I was quiet,” Sophie whispered.

Caldwell turned around and stared down at her.

“Children are never quiet on airplanes.

You’re going to kick my seat and drop your toys.”

Sophie gripped the fabric of her cardigan tightly.

Her breathing turned shallow and quick.