Alien Most Wanted: The Complete Collection by Honey Phillips

Author:Honey Phillips [Phillips, Honey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWO

Leavent brought his flyer into a precise landing inside the hangar attached to Folsom prison. The subdural locators in his upper arm throbbed, two faint but reassuring pulses. Excellent. Altrez had not misled him. Both of his brothers were here on the planet. He would need to tread carefully until he had analyzed the situation, but he would not be leaving without them.

He made sure his formal robes were perfectly arranged, removed all expression from his face with the ease of long practice, and descended from the ship. Two hulking Zameetan guards waited for him, apprehension obvious despite their aggressive postures.

“I am Lord Leavent, Kaisarian Minister of Trade. I assume you received my communication?”

Without waiting for an answer, he headed for the entrance to the prison, leaving them gaping after him.

“Warden Nazort is not receiving visitors,” one of them said, hurrying around in front of him.

He stopped and raised an eyebrow.

“This is not a social visit. I am here on official business.”

The guards exchanged uncertain looks.

“But if he is… indisposed, then I will speak to whoever is next in the chain of command.” He moved forward with his usual assurance and was not surprised when the guards moved out of his way. They were only minions.

As soon as they were through the blast doors separating the hangar from the rest of the prison, they were greeted by a small reptilian male.

“I am Ratchi, Warden Nazort’s assistant. How may I assist you?” the male asked meekly, but Leavent hadn’t spent the last ten years in the political capital of the Empire without learning to detect a false front. He was quite sure that the meek deference was only for show. The suspicion was confirmed when he saw Ratchi’s quick assessing glance. For now, however, he would play along.

“You received my message?”

“Yes, my Lord. The Warden is devastated to be unable to meet with you.”

“He is indisposed?” He allowed a hint of disdain to creep into his voice.

“I am afraid so. Perhaps your visit could be rescheduled?”

“That would not be convenient. No doubt his indisposition will be brief. However, if it appears that it will linger, I would be happy to arrange for a Fleet vessel to travel to Folsom. Their medical facilities are quite capable.”

There was another quick glance. Ratchi had undoubtedly understood the veiled threat. “I’m sure that will not be necessary. Perhaps a day, or two?”

“One day,” he said firmly. “Now, I assume you do have accommodations suitable for visiting members of the Imperial Court?”

His tone indicated his doubts, but Ratchi bobbed his head.

“Of course, my Lord. If you will follow me…”

He turned and led the way into the prison, the two guards falling into step behind them as Leavent followed. His expression of casual disdain remained in place as he surveyed the surroundings. So far, everything looked as he would have expected. Metal walls, new technology—not a cheerful environment, but clean and well kept. Of course, based on his information, there was an entirely different side to the prison, but for now he contented himself with observing this section.

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