Rogue World: A Military Sci-Fi Series (Darkspace Renegade Book 3) by G J Ogden

Author:G J Ogden [Ogden, G J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aethon Books
Published: 2020-12-07T16:00:00+00:00

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Hallam Knight wasn’t interested in playing Cad Rikkard’s games or pandering to his already over-inflated ego. And while he would never underestimate the mercenary’s abilities or determination, on this occasion, he hoped that Cad’s unshakable confidence in his own superiority would work to Hallam’s advantage. Cad appeared to believe that Hallam and Ruby had walked unwittingly into the mercenary’s trap, like sheep being herded into a pen by a wily old dog. The mercenary’s dirt-level opinion of the Darkspace Renegades wouldn’t allow Cad to even entertain the notion that Hallam had a plan of his own. This, for once, gave Hallam the edge.

“Just give us Dakota, and we’ll be out of your hair, Rikkard,” said Hallam, getting straight to the point. He knew the mercenary would refuse, but he wanted to buy a little time and hopefully learn more about Dakota’s condition and whereabouts. “No one else has to die,” he added.

Cad Rikkard laughed scornfully. “Surely you realize that there’s no version of this situation where any of you leave alive?” replied the mercenary, clearly insulted that Hallam would even suggest such a possibility. “Your only choice is how quickly I end your miserable lives and how much suffering you’re prepared to let your precious Dakota Wulfrun endure.” Cad took another step into the room and lifted his sword, admiring the blade like a fine work of art. “Resist or attempt to run, and Draga will carve your friend up like a roast, slowly and painfully.”

“I have a better idea,” Ruby called out, and Hallam braced himself, fully expecting whatever came out of her mouth to be incendiary. “Why don’t you shove that sword up your ass and waddle out of here with your freak partner before things get ugly?”

Cad’s jaw clenched and he aimed the tip of the sword to where Ruby was hiding. “Just for that, I’ll torture that gum-chewing fool too.” Then Cad met Hallam’s eyes. “I’ll force you to endure her agony as acutely as if it were your own and leave your suffering until the end.” Then Cad sheathed the sword and extended a hand toward the deck of the command center. “So, for once, be smart, renegade. Throw down your weapon, get on your knees before me, and you have my word of honor that your deaths will be swift.”

Hallam laughed out loud, immediately causing Cad’s eyes to narrow and his jaw to tighten like a vise. His word of honor… Hallam repeated in his mind. The sheer arrogance and self-importance of the man was staggering, Hallam thought. The mercenary likened himself to some sort of medieval knight, except the only cause that Cad Rikkard fought for was his own. He had winced at Ruby’s crude insult to Cad earlier, but now he couldn’t contain himself either.

“You know what, Rikkard, I’ve got a much better idea,” said Hallam, glancing over to Ruby, who had her hand poised over the detonator. “How about instead of all that great stuff you said, you just kiss my

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