The Morcai Battalion: Invictus by Susan Kyle

Author:Susan Kyle [Kyle, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fantasy, General, Science Fiction, Fiction
ISBN: 9781426878824
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
Published: 2010-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chacon had many contacts among the underworld figures who inhabited Benaski Port. He took Dtimun with him to try to dig information out of them about his potential kidnapping. But even the friendliest of them knew nothing specific. There were rumors. But nothing more could be ascertained.

“This is frustrating,” Dtimun muttered when they returned to the hotel.

Chacon sighed. “I still find it difficult to believe that Ho Chan Ho would resort to such a foolish act.”

“I can see his point of view,” the other alien remarked. “He would not dare have you killed. He would be immediately suspect, as the two of you have argued political viewpoints too often.”

“It would be convenient for him if I vanished,” Chacon muttered. “He would rebuild Ahkmau and return the terror policies of Mangus Lo which I opposed for so many years.”

“Your race’s political leaders leave much to be desired,” Dtimun said curtly.

Chacon chuckled. “I will not return the accusation. Your government has a stability which is quite envied in the three galaxies.”

“We can credit the emperor with that stability,” he mused. “Our provincial governors are capable and incorruptible as well.”

“Your emperor has held power for many years. What will happen when he steps down?” Chacon wondered aloud. “He has no heir.”

Dtimun averted his eyes. “The Clan Alamantimichar is not without candidates.”

“Yes, but it will take a strong hand to rule an empire.”

Dtimun nodded. “The emperor has ruled for centuries. Considering his life span, I think it unlikely that he will need to abdicate in favor of an heir.” He said. “It is amusing to consider him in a retirement ward.”

“That will never happen,” Chacon laughed.

“I agree.” Dtimun sobered. “We still have no clue as to your potential kidnappers. This is frustrating.”

Lyceria walked into the room and smiled at the two males. Sfilla was right behind her. “Have you found out something?” Lyceria asked.

Chacon smiled at her. “You can read minds,” Chacon replied. “Perhaps if we walk through the bazaar and you focus your attention on the shops…?”

Lyceria returned the smile. “It is not so easy to single out one individual’s thoughts from those of a crowd. Even for me.”

Chacon sighed. “I could stand in the pavilion in the center of the city and wait for developments.”

Dtimun shook his head. “Unwise.”

“I do not like a threat hanging over my head.” His slitted eyes narrowed even more. “I will have Lieumek activate his spy network and see if he can determine a suspect.”

“Can you think of an agent who would accept such an assignment?”

Chacon frowned, deep in thought. “I know the head of our intelligence services. He and my family are linked through marriage. I might contact him.”

“Do it covertly and do not tell him where you are,” the other advised quietly.

Chacon laughed. “He can be trusted.”

“No one can be trusted in such circumstances,” Dtimun said curtly.

“Very well. But you are wrong about him.”

“We shall see.”

“If you please,” Sfilla interrupted, “let me use my sources before you commit to such an action.” Her expression was open, concerned.

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