Change Horizons by Gun Brooke

Author:Gun Brooke [Brooke, Gun]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781602829206
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2013-04-28T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

EiLeen walked over to the narrow alcove that held a bunk bed. Reluctantly admitting she was bone-tired, she lay down and pulled a blanket over herself. The propulsion system had a soothing effect as it hummed and reverberated throughout the hull. She closed her eyes and immediately saw the vision of the blond beauty that was her captain. Dana Rhoridan infuriated her at times, but her undisputed courage and allure were as mind-blowing as they were unexpected.

EiLeen admired Dana’s fierce nature, but she didn’t welcome the attraction she experienced. She had no time for such complications in her life at this point. She had so many obligations—perhaps even more than when she was queen. That was another refreshing aspect of Dana—she didn’t bow and scrape or try to bask in the royal glory like so many others did. Instead, Dana seemed to question and challenge her every chance she got, which of course also annoyed her.

Turning on her side, EiLeen held the blanket close to her chest. What would Dana’s hair look like when not pinned up in that austere bun? Would it curl around her fingers or…? Gasping at where her train of thought was taking her, EiLeen pressed a hand to her chest as if to calm her suddenly racing heart. “Really.” As she muttered into the pillow, she tried to erase the imagery of lacing her fingers through long blond tresses of hair, or even burying her face just like so.

“I set the alerts on high sensitivity so we can both rest for a few hours.” Dana’s voice made EiLeen jump. “I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted.”

“I’m fine. I can take the helm if you like.”

“Not necessary. The computer will alert us if we need to correct anything manually or if sensors detect anything remotely suspicious.” Dana climbed into the upper bunk and gave a muted moan as she settled onto the mattress. “Stars and skies, I’m sore.”

“Are you all right?” EiLeen peered up at the top bunk.

“To quote you, I’m fine. Just sore. I’m pretty sure you’re feeling it too?”

“Feeling what?”

“The tendons, the muscles, and fatigue. We need some emergency rations. We haven’t eaten since dinner.”

“Tell me where they are, I’ll get them.” EiLeen sat up.

“No need to get up. You’ll find some rations and enhanced water in the cabinet to your right. This shuttle will sustain us for more than two months.”

“How utterly comforting.” Knowing she sounded pesky and out of sorts, EiLeen opened the cabinet and was soon munching a tasteless ration bar. “Would it hurt anyone to spice it up a little?” she muttered around the bite. “And make it less like paper?”

“They’re nutritious but definitely not gourmet fare.” Dana chuckled and leaned over the edge of her bed. “Actually, they’re not too bad once you get used to them.”

“Yes, they are. They’re awful.” It was impossible not to return Dana’s smile when she saw the impish look on her face. It was refreshing to see the otherwise stern captain joke.

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