Osirion's Ascent_Ardent Redux Saga_Episode 2 by J. L. Stowers

Author:J. L. Stowers [Stowers, J. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sixth Moon Publishing
Published: 2018-07-28T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

“What the hell?” Dani punched in her code again.

Access Denied.

Frustrated, Dani hit the wall next to the keypad.

“Easy there, killer.” Jag came around the corner from the kitchen, holding a tray of food.

Dani jumped at the sound of his voice. “Shit, Jag, you scared me half to death.”

“What are you doing?” He eyed her quizzically.

“I... think I dropped something in the bridge, but I can’t seem to get in. I think Zadria locked me out.”

“Well, that’s weird, right? I mean, how can she lock the captain out of her own bridge?”

Dani shrugged and shook her head. “I don’t know. I’ll talk to Patrick about it tomorrow. Does your code work?”

“Here, hold this.” Jag thrust the tray at her and entered his code.

Access Denied.

“Doesn’t look like it.”

“What are you doing with all this food?” Dani peered down at the stack of leftovers and other snacks.

“A guy’s got to eat.” He grinned. “Oh, hey, is this what you’re looking for?”

Jag bent down and pulled the slip of paper out from under Dani’s boot. As he stood, he read it, worry spreading across his face. “Dani, what are you doing with this? I thought you were past this.”

Her shoulders sank and she shoved the tray back into his arms, snatching the paper away. “I don’t really want to talk about it right now.”

Jag was still frowning. “Okay, but I don’t think anything to do with those coordinates is a good idea. It took you so long to let go; don’t let it suck you back in now. Not after you’ve come this far.”

“Relax, it’s fine. I’m not doing anything. Do me a favor and don’t mention this to anyone, though?”

“Alright, but I want you to steer clear of there. No good can come of this.”

Dani ripped up the coordinates; she didn’t actually need the paper anyway since they were engraved into her memory, but she hoped the act itself would be enough to push Jag’s suspicions aside. “Agreed. Let’s just forget this happened.”

“Okay.” Jag’s charming smile returned. “Would you like to join me for some late-night munching?”

“Not tonight. I’m going to turn in. I’m pretty worn out.”

He nodded. “Alright.”

Dani turned and headed back toward her room.

“But, Dani,” Jag called from behind her, “if you need to talk about it, my door’s always open.”

Dani forced a small smile before picking up the pace.

Once she was back in her room, she started searching every nook and cranny. She didn’t know exactly what she was looking for, but she didn’t want to come across any other surprises.

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