Treasured by the Alien Pirate_Science Fiction Alien Romance (Mates of the Kilgari Book 2) by Celia Kyle & Athena Storm

Author:Celia Kyle & Athena Storm [Kyle, Celia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-07T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Lamira

Sitting on the observation deck of the Ancestral Queen with Varia affords us a resplendent view as the ship drops out of superluminal speed. The stars resolve themselves from streaks of light into their familiar twinkling spots, and the beautiful blue and white marble of Glimner comes into view.

“It’s gorgeous,” I whisper as I stand up and press my hands against the glassteel panel, gaping at the pleasure planet. “Is the whole thing mostly covered in water?”

“Apparently.” Varia shrugs. “I’ve never been here, though I’ve always wanted to visit.”

I purse my lips at the beautiful planet, my brow furrowing with worry because of some things my parents said on Titanus Vox. “You know, my folks told me Glimner is all glitz and glamour on the surface, and all crime and filth underneath.”

Varia comes and stands next to me, her arms akimbo. “That might not be inaccurate, but from what I understand it’s a fairly safe planet overall—as long as you don’t borrow creds from a guy in a three-piece suit or bet more than you can cover on the latest BBL game. Otherwise, it would be bad for business if tourists kept turning up dead or robbed.”

“But I heard some gals talking and they said Glimner has no laws.”

“Not quite. They have the standard rules you’ll find in Alliance or IHC space that govern public behavior. What they don’t have are any sort of extradition agreements with any galactic power, which makes it one of the best places in the galaxy for a fugitive to hide—if you can afford to live there.”

The all ship hail whistle rings out, and then Solair’s voice emanates from the comm system. “Attention all hands. We’re about to take the Queen into Glimner’s atmosphere. It might get a little bumpy due to the trade winds, so secure all loose equipment and consider putting on crash webbing. That is all.”

“That’s my cue.” Varia turns away from the slowly enlarging Glimner. “I’m headed up to the bridge. Enjoy the view.”

I nod, not really paying attention. Despite Solair’s warning, our trip through the atmosphere is relatively gentle. There’s a shake or two but not even enough to test my balance.

The Queen vectors in toward Yetris, the largest settlement and unofficial capital of Glimner. Its towering skyscrapers mirror the perfect sky with their shimmering glaze, a sight almost as beautiful as the white sand beaches and gently rolling, pristine blue sea.

I almost wail when the Queen points her bow toward the waiting airfield, and I can no longer see the city. Soon it grows boring to watch the slowly taxiing line of traffic into the field, and I head down to the cargo bay to join the rest of the landing party.

When I arrive, Varia and Solair are already there. Thrase, Marion, Fiona, and Ilya seem to be coming along for the trip, as are Kintar, Swipt, and Zander. For a moment, I feel the keenest disappointment because I don’t see Grantian.

Then he comes strolling up, securing a belt around his waist with a silver handled blaster pistol in the holster.

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