Dark Peace (Slip Runner Book 2) by J.N. Chaney & M.F. Lerma

Author:J.N. Chaney & M.F. Lerma [Chaney, J.N.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Variant Publications
Published: 2022-11-20T00:00:00+00:00

15

When the dust settled, I sat up. Adrenaline or the explosion itself had jolted me awake.

“I’ve administered pain medication and something to help you focus,” announced Poe.

Okay, so it wasn’t the adrenaline, it was Poe being a royal pain in the ass.

“Ouch. What did you go and do that for?” I complained. “This shit hurts.”

“Pain means you’re still alive,” Camilla put in.

Just then that didn’t feel like such a good thing. The meds Poe had so helpfully administered through the suit only took the edge off and brought the pain down to a somewhat manageable level.

I also had a clear head and could process the mangled mess that was my ankle. Part of me was already mourning the loss of the limb because it barely looked attached.

“Focus, Riker,” ordered Barrick.

The heavy note of command in his voice snapped me back again. “Yeah, I’m here.”

“Good. Gray is the only one who can get to you in this mess. He says he can do it without a problem since we’re right here.”

“Say what?” Momentarily confused, I looked up to the stone barrier and got yet another shock.

My companions had used the explorer as a battering ram to smash the rockhound. They’d succeeded on that count. They’d also taken out three pillars and caused a collapse, hence the need for Gray.

The Anypsian arrived then, stepping through out of his bubble and into the graveyard. Captain, you’ll have to forgive me. I’m going to have to carry you again.

“Oh no.” I held up a hand in the universal gesture for “stop right there.”

He did, albeit with a perplexed frown. While I understand your reluctance, this is the most efficient way.

“Don’t care,” I said stubbornly. “I’ll go just like the gods intended. On piggyback.”

What is a piggyback? I do not understand the meaning of this.

“I’m telling you to wear me like a backpack,” I said, lifting my arms to demonstrate. “Like so. It’s pretty easy.”

A huff sounded over my earpiece. “Cole, I get that you’re a bit loopy,” Barrick said slowly. “But I’m going to need you to pull your head out of your ass. We only killed one of those bastards, and the rest are about to find their way in.”

The sounds of shifting rocks finally registered.

That was enough to get me back on track. Nodding to Gray, I reached out a hand for him to pull me up on my good leg. He hesitated just long enough to work out how to maneuver me onto his back, then we were off again.

My injured leg bounced painfully, and I had to clamp my jaw to keep from screaming and further losing my dignity. Then we were in his alternate dimension and off. One of the rockhounds had made it through part of the mess but it was too late.

Sorry, Captain Cole Riker was no longer on the menu.

Getting back on the explorer was met with mixed feelings. One on hand it was safe. On the other, I had no room. Before, the tight space had been a minor annoyance.

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