Strawberry Fields by Pelaam

Author:Pelaam [Pelaam]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781773397696
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

The timing of the mutiny had been crucial. Nicolas could offer food and water to Nathan, procured from the conservatory. But his main job, except for those times when Nathan needed to leave the wheel, was to constantly run from place to place throughout the ship and ensure no one was breaking free of where they’d been imprisoned.

Melbeck and his men had been moved out of the bridge and into another room, secured by a mechanical. Now the space station was so close, Nicolas could almost reach out and touch it. Nathan had even managed to alert it of their imminent arrival, and the need for police assistance.

To the relief of Nicolas, and Nathan, the space station advised Nathan not to attempt docking, and that an experienced ship’s helmsman would board along with some of the station’s constabulary.

“It’s over, Nicolas.” Nathan hugged Nicolas tightly. “It’s over.”

“Almost my love.” Nicolas pecked a kiss to Nathan’s cheek. “Stay here while I go and meet our guests.”

His step lighter than it had been since boarding Strawberry Fields, Nicolas went to allow the boarding party onto the ship, and was greeted by a tall, craggy-faced man who eyed Nicolas from top to toe.

“My name is Sergeant Jasper Whittock. Are you Mr. Nathan Smith?”

“No. My name is Broadberry, Nicolas Broadberry. Mr. Smith is still on the bridge.”

“Right then. Tell me quickly what you can, and I’ll get my men organized.” Whittock had a commanding manner, and Nicolas immediately felt as if he could trust the man.

Nicolas met Whittock’s keen, grey-eyed stare unflinchingly as he quickly related what he’d uncovered aboard Strawberry Fields.

“I used the mechanicals to trap most of Melbeck’s men. A couple are tied up. We planned to be as close to docking as possible. I only hope the children in the hold are still well.”

“I doubt they’ll have come to any harm, sir.” Whittock extended his hand and Nicolas shook it. “You did an admirable job. We’ve had our eye on Captain Melbeck for some time. I’ll be glad to have him as a guest in my jail.” Looking over his shoulder, Whittock barked out his orders to his men. “Right, now. Firstly, guide us around the ship so we can gather up the rabble. I have a couple of matrons on hand ready to deal with the children, then you can show me to the bridge. I trust that your automatons can assist us if necessary?”

“Yes, of course, Sergeant. As long as I give them the appropriate instructions.” Nicolas didn’t want to reveal too much about his special skills, not with so many other men around, but there was a calculating look in Whittock’s eye.

“Very good. Lead on.”

With Nicolas leading the way, Whittock and his men followed. At each place that Nicolas had managed to trap Melbeck’s crewmen, Whittock’s constables took charge, putting them in chains and leading them away.

The children were freed and led away by the matrons Whittock had mentioned earlier. Nicolas’s heart ached for each of them, but

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