Fall of Titan (Realm Book 1) by H.G. Ahedi

Author:H.G. Ahedi [Ahedi, H.G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-23T22:00:00+00:00

Titan Deck 1, Anastasia’s office

Anastasia walked up and down in her office, trying to control her rage. She understood that the Admiral outranked her, but she couldn’t understand the logic behind his actions. Since he had arrived, he walked around the station as if it was his. She sensed a rise of tension around her people. She could see traders sulking, colonist in distress and many of them demanding to return to Earth. Of course, she couldn’t stop them, but it would affect Titan’s day-to-day management. But it was surprising that the Imperial Command was denying them the chance to return to Earth until things settle. Her chat with Admiral Vince was futile, and she couldn’t reach any of the tribunals. She felt it was illogical not to allow safe passage to Earth non-military personnel. She shut her eyes. Oh, I feel like… She dismissed the thought. She rolled her eyes, thinking about Admiral Vince’s response.

“Trust Jacob’s instincts. We have got a thorough report, and we are satisfied with it.”

“Trust facts!” yelled Anastasia. The buzzer sounded, and she calmed herself. “Come in.”

She turned to find the concerned face of Mykel. “Hi,” he said in a low voice and made himself comfortable on the couch along with the window. She smiled and joined him. He held his head and said, “That was not good.”

“No.”

“What can we do?”

She took in a long breath, “Nothing. I tried talking to the Imperial Command. They are not listening to me.”

“I did the same. They feel that they know everything. I think they are greatly mistaken. I just finished a conversation with the captain of the Marion.”

She was keen to hear what others thought.

“He seems comfortable with the ways things are.”

“But?”

“I have a feeling that there is more going on here than what is being said.”

A gloominess dawned on her, she grabbed his hand, “Don’t tell me…”

“Oh, they can’t take the Prometheus away from me, not yet. One thing I know for sure… anything happens, my crew is with me.”

His words comforted her. He leaned forward, “But Titan…”

Anastasia swallowed and bowed.

“I can’t let him hurt you like that…”

“I can handle…”

“Not when you are alone,”

She gasped.

“Yes. I know. You left him. You should have told me,” he said, peering into her eyes.

Tears gathered in her eyes. “You were away. You always leave. When can I ever tell you anything?”

“You know I am always there for you. You should have reached out. All you needed to do was call me.”

She shut her eyes, looking away from him. Every emotion, every feeling that she had buried for years was threatening to come out. She stood up and was about to walk away when he grabbed her hand. “Not now, Mykel. This is not the time.”

He looked her in the eye, “Time will never be on our side. Do you understand? We have to save what we have.”

“I know,” she replied, her eyes meeting his, “I am trying to save what I have.”

“Sorry. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable. I only want to warn you… Admiral is dangerous.

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