Shy Talent (StarLords Book 3) by Bianca D'Arc

Author:Bianca D'Arc
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: space opera romance
Publisher: Liefde Press
Published: 2015-10-12T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

Agnor left the ship in Lilith’s capable hands while he and Bet took one of the small shuttlecraft down to the surface. The ship had the most advanced stealth technology, and so far it seemed to be working like a charm. The shuttle also had stealth properties, which Agnor used to their fullest extent on the descent.

During the time her shields had been down, Bet had received an image of where the entity—if that’s what it really was—wanted them to land. All things considered, Agnor thought it was as good a place as any. And if this entity could be reasoned with, it might be better than most.

Whatever happened, this had been a high-risk mission from the get-go. Agnor had known from the moment the order was issued that he would have to take big risks in order to earn big rewards. Or die trying.

He knew his crew was behind him. None of them wanted to die, but they had all dedicated their careers, and their lives, to the Council. They would do as they were asked, simply because there was no one better qualified in all the Council worlds, to do what they had been sent here to do. They were a unique group of scientists, soldiers, Talents and thinkers.

While Agnor and Bet handled the away mission, the rest of the crew was busy aboard, using every sensor and observational technique at their disposal to make a full orbital study of the planet. They needed to learn all they could about this world. Even the smallest piece of data might prove to be vital in trying to end the collective’s stranglehold on so many thousands of captive minds.

And it could all start right here, right now.

Agnor began the approach to land, feeling the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. What he did in the next few minutes could decide the fate of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of Talents who had been captured and subjugated by the collective. It was a heavy burden.

Agnor unexpectedly felt the light weight of Bet’s hand on his shoulder.

“You can handle anything the universe puts in your path. I believe in you.”

His thoughts must have been very strong to bleed through her strengthened shields, but he didn’t mind that she’d overheard. He felt no awkwardness in sharing everything with her, which said something for his feelings. He only hoped that she could feel the same one day, but he was very careful to keep that thought under wraps. He wouldn’t pressure her. Not ever.

Her soft words wormed their way into his heart. How long had it been since someone had spoken such uplifting words of faith in him? Probably not since his parents had helped him bring his plasticine volcano to his first primary school science fair.

“Thanks, Bet.” He covered her hand with his and met her gaze, inspired to smile by her words. “I needed to hear that. Even if it’s not entirely true.”

“I believe it with all my heart. You are meant to be here in this place and time.

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