Accursed Space - A Dark Space Fantasy (Star Mage Saga - A Dark Space Fantasy Book 5) by J.J. Green

Author:J.J. Green [Green, J.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: InfiniteBook
Published: 2020-05-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

“Carina!”

Darius leapt up and ran toward her.

“I can’t hug you,” she said, looking down at the cloth she was gripping to her chest. “This is all I’m wearing.”

“But I can hug you!” the little boy announced.

She bent down, and he wrapped his arms around her neck, tugging her lower.

Two of Mezban’s unarmed guards and Pappu had brought her to a suite of rooms, pushed her through the door, and then closed and locked it.

To Carina’s immense relief all her siblings were inside, and they showed no signs of any injuries. Ferne and Oriana were lying on the floor, an interface screen between them, and Parthenia was standing behind Nahla, a hairbrush in her hand.

When Carina caught her oldest sister’s eye, she looked away quickly and continued to brush Nahla’s hair.

“I’m so glad you’re okay!” Oriana exclaimed. Ferne echoed the sentiment, and both the twins also came over to welcome her with a hug.

But when Nahla did the same, Parthenia remained where she was.

“I’ll find you some clothes,” she said stiffly and then walked into a bedroom.

“We were hoping Mezban would take you out of stasis,” said Ferne. “We were worried about you.”

“She was saying she was going to leave everyone else in the capsules until we reach our destination, wherever that is,” Oriana said.

Suddenly, Carina’s last few drops of energy were expended, and she tottered, unable to stand any longer.

“Whoa,” said Ferne as she collapsed in his direction. He caught her and, with help from Oriana, supported her as far as the sofa.

She fell into the seat and lay against the cushions.

Parthenia returned from the bedroom carrying a pair of pants and a shirt.

“Wait a minute,” Oriana said. “I know something better.”

She ran into another room and came out again with a coverlet and a pillow.

“Remember how weak we were when we woke up?” she asked the others generally as she placed the covering over Carina. “Just rest for a bit. You’ll feel better in a few days.” She put the pillow at the end of the sofa. “Lie down if you want to.”

“Thanks.” Carina’s happiness at seeing that her brothers and sisters were okay momentarily overcame her fears about their perilous situation. Then she recalled something she wanted to ask them. “When you all went into stasis, did it seem like you remained awake too long?”

“Yes!” Ferne replied. “It was really scary. I thought I was going to die! But then I must have gone unconscious. We talked about it when we were woken up, right?” he said to the others.

“Yeah, it was horrible,” said Oriana.

“The same thing happened to me,” Carina said. “I think it’s something to do with our genetics. I had a similar experience before, though at the time it was to my advantage. I’m glad you were all okay in the end.”

“The stasis capsules automatically evacuate if the subject begins to suffer a medical emergency,” said Parthenia. “I don’t think we were in any danger.”

“I’m sure you’re right,” Carina smiled at her sister, but Parthenia returned her gaze stonily.

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