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was a yes. He was about to turn away when he froze. An incoming message was being transmitted.
Tai Tek had returned and he wasn t alone.
Jarmen turned his head and looked at the three warriors standing near him. It is too late. Tai Tek
has returned. I will detain him and his men as long as possible while you rescue Jazin. Go to the end
of this corridor, down two levels, turn left for the next two turns then three rights and down another
level. He is in the fifth cell. I will return if I can. Hurry, Tai Tek has brought additional warriors with
him.
Star watched wide-eyed as the man with the glowing amber eyes disappeared through the door and
down the opposite way he told them to go. She started when Madas gripped her arm and started
pulling her out the door and down toward the stairs at the end of the corridor. Her heart began beating
as adrenaline kicked in. Dakar followed closely behind them.
How will we carry Jazin if he can t walk? Star asked as they hurried down the stairs.
I have something that will help, Dakar muttered behind her. Don t worry, we will get him out
of here.
Chapter 12
Ajaska stared at the information coming in. There were almost a dozen Elpidios warships in orbit
around the small planet. With the nine Kassisan warships and the three Tearnat warships that were
just coming into orbit they were evenly matched in number. The biggest difference was the
technology. The Kassisan warships were superior while the Tearnat and Elpidios were evenly
matched in not only technology but in their viciousness in fighting. Ajaska had only had the privilege
of meeting a Elpidios warrior once before. Actually, it was three Elpidios warriors and he was lucky
to have survived the incident. He rubbed the back of his neck and glanced at his oldest son in
discomfort. He had never mentioned the encounter simply because he could barely remember most of
it. He had been very drunk at the time and had been much younger. All he could really remember was
he barely made it out with his life and a massive hangover the next morning.
Sir, we are being hailed, the ensign at the communications console called out breaking into his
thoughts.
Open communications, Ajaska said standing up straight and clasped his hands behind his back
with a silent prayer to the Gods.
The Gods were obviously not listening at the moment, he thought in resignation when he
recognized the face in the center of the view screen.
He winced as the face that appeared in front of him turned dark as surprise and something else
flashed across it. He wasn't the only one who remembered a little more about that night so many years
ago. A sigh was wrenched from deep down as he studied the face he had hoped to never see again. It
was a little older like him but he would never forget it.
Greetings âme soeur, the voice said coldly. Much time has passed since you disappeared.
Mena, Ajaska responded coolly.
So, you remember me? The tall female said with a sarcastic chuckle. Why are you here?
My son has been taken prisoner, Ajaska responded harshly. I have no quarrels with the
Elpidios but I do with Tai Tek and those responsible for his abduction.
The light blue skinned female rose slowly from the center chair. Torak looked at his father with a
raised eyebrow of inquiry before he turned back to the commander of the Elpidios warship. He
stepped closer to his father, standing just to his right and behind him in silent support.
Another of your sons? Commander Mena Rue stated looking at Torak with clear, intelligent
eyes. Did your father tell you he was mated to not one but three Elpidios warriors at one time before
he disappeared?
The tightening around Torak s mouth was the only indication that he did not know. Commander
Mena Rue s lips twisted into a smirk before she looked Ajaska up and down. She felt a shiver run
through her as she thought back to the few hours of pleasure she had enjoyed with the huge Kassis
warrior almost forty years before. She wondered at the time if it had been her imagination or the
excessive drink that made the memory more than it really was but as she stared at the broad chest, she
had to secretly admit it was neither.
What proof do you have that the Kassisan councilman has your son? Commander Mena Rue
asked sharply.
My son is there, Ajaska bit out in response without answering her question.
Mena didn't point out that obvious fact. She had a squadron of warships to think about instead of a
misplaced soul mate who had been nothing more than a one night stand many years ago. Her
commanding officer had ordered her to secure the needed crystals that the Kassisan had promised.
Their world was dying and needed the energy the crystals could give to work the necessary shields to
protect it from the radiation that was slowly killing it. They had a way of preventing the death of the
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