Gus (Heroes of the League Book 16) by Carey Frank

Author:Carey, Frank [Carey, Frank]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2017-10-08T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

Quinto held his sister and Sheila while the surviving crew boarded the ship. "Move! Prepare for immediate liftoff,” he yelled into the ship. "Now, you two, no more shit from either of you or I'll put you in chains."

"You wouldn't dare!" Danyr said in disbelief.

"I just watched six men die because of your stupidity, so yes, I dare. Now get on board."

Danyr complied, though her eyes radiated anger. Once she was inside, he turned to Sheila who had stopped struggling. "I'm sorry about your husband," he said, releasing her. "No one was supposed to die. Now, we have to get out of here before that spawn of hell comes after us."

She shook herself loose and stormed up the ramp. "Kel," she whispered as she walked inside.

Taking one final look around, Quinto ran into the ship, sealing the hatch behind him. He stopped when he found a blaster pointing directly at his nose. Holding it was a Sokuhl female he didn't recognize. "Who the hell are you?" he asked while he surveyed the situation. Around the room, members of his crew were kneeling on the deck, hands behind their heads with fingers interlaced. Standing behind them were armed and angry members of the expedition. He looked over at his sister and saw her in the same position with a shaking Sheila holding a weapon against the back of her head.

"My name is Major Nayla Hardy, Elf Marine Expeditionary Force. You, your sister, and your crew are under arrest on charges of kidnapping, murder, and other crimes against the League of Planetary Systems. Now get on your knees and assume the position. Captain! Get us out of here."

"Aye, aye, Major," he replied over the comm. The ship shuddered as it lifted off and headed into space.

"And if I refuse?" Quinto asked.

"I let Sheila throw your sister out of the airlock. No court in the universe would convict her since you and Danyr just killed her husband."

"You're bluffing..."

Sheila grabbed Danyr's hands and dragged her to the airlock. Once there, the angry Sokuhl opened the inner hatch and made to throw the insurgent leader inside. "Quinto, do as the major says. This one is insane!" Danyr screamed.

Quinto did as instructed. Satisfied, Sheila dragged Danyr back into the room and resumed holding the weapon against her head. "Just give me a reason, Sweety."

Quinto turned his attention back to Nayla. "I'm curious. How did you get aboard without anyone noticing?"

"Magic," Nayla said. She nodded to one of the scholars. "Take over for Doctor Minty. Sheila, there's someone up front who's worried about you."

Frowning, Sheila headed up front, handing her weapon to a particularly unhappy historian. They all knew Kel personally or by reputation. None of them were happy about his demise.

She walked into the cockpit and immediately recognized the pilot. "Dash!" she yelled while running over to hug him.

"Hey, kiddo, the cavalry has arrived. Sorry about Kel."

She buried her head in his shoulder. "That love-sick fool..."

"You're safe and your baby is safe. That's why he did what he did.

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