The Dark of Light (Starhawke Rising Book 1) by Audrey Sharpe

Author:Audrey Sharpe [Sharpe, Audrey]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Ocean Dance Press
Published: 2017-04-24T06:00:00+00:00

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Aurora had successfully outmaneuvered him. He shouldn’t be surprised. She’d graduated at the top of her class for a reason. Still, Cade wasn’t looking forward to finding out what the Admiral would have to say about the turn of events. He was also more than a little concerned about the promise he’d made regarding working with Clarek. He wasn’t convinced it was one he could keep.

He’d avoided the Kraed during the move from the cabin, which had meant avoiding Aurora as well, since the male had refused to leave her side until they reached the shuttle. Byrnes had driven Emoto out to the orchard to pick up the other glider, and then they’d loaded the gliders, his bike, and the stealth pods in the transports. It had been tight, but they’d managed to fit everyone in.

When they’d reached the shuttle, Clarek had taken the controls and Aurora had settled into the co-pilot’s chair. Cade was seated next to Byrnes and Drew in the first row of the main compartment, with Gonzalez, Williams and Reynolds behind them. Cardiff, Emoto and Mya had insisted on sitting in the back row. He suspected Emoto and Cardiff wanted to keep an eye on his team.

Mya still looked weak. She’d allowed Williams to do a bio scan before they’d left the cabin and he hadn’t found anything physically wrong. She’d taken the news of the rescue well, and had actually seemed relieved to see Cade and his team.

Her reaction had surprised him. Mya was Aurora’s oldest friend, so he’d assumed he’d be public enemy number one in her book. Apparently, his actions tonight had gone a long way toward altering that perception.

He still didn’t have any idea why Mya and Aurora had needed rescuing in the first place. His brain kept supplying potential reasons, but he didn’t have any facts to hang them on. Whatever the cause, he couldn’t shake the feeling that the creatures tied in somehow.

Byrnes let out a low whistle as the shuttle approached the ship. “And I thought the shuttle was impressive.”

Cade glanced out the window. He hated to admit it, but the Starhawke’s graceful design was breathtaking. He understood Justin’s open appreciation.

Aurora glanced over her shoulder. “Kraed have a gift for blending function and aesthetics.” She gestured toward the ship. “Jonarel designed her and oversaw her construction. Everything you see is a result of his efforts.”

Cade tried not to be bothered by the admiration in her tone. He really did.

Her gaze shifted to him. “Kelly has arranged quarters for your team. She put you in the same cabin you had during the trip here.”

“Thank you.” Although he doubted he’d be spending much time in it. “And after we’ve stowed our equipment?”

“Report to the observation lounge. We’ll meet you there to discuss our strategy.”

Half an hour later, he joined the rest of his team in the lift, headed for the main deck. The doors slid open to reveal a curved walkway that followed the exterior wall and led toward the stern.

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