Triad by Cyndi Friberg

Author:Cyndi Friberg
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy, futuristic, alien romance, steamy romance, alpha hero, alpha male
Publisher: Anything-but-Ordinary Books

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Xorran stumbled out of the vortex with a groan. Gods how he hated teleporting. “What was that about? Why are you so angry?”

The princess whirled to face him, eyes glowing with barely contained rage. “It was a setup. They know who I am. I have no idea how they found out, but they know.” Without giving him an opportunity to respond, she turned back around and stormed off down the corridor.

So was the mission over? Did she intend to pack up her toys and go home? It only took two hours to reach Bilarri. It was more than likely she’d fire up the ship and run home to grandma. He’d never understand why they sent a princess into battle in the first place. Even if it was just a battle of words.

Heaving a frustrated sigh, he headed for his cabin. Paytor needed to be updated immediately. Queen Aurelia might accept this failure, but AG Paytor would not. The bolder the rebels became, the more determined Paytor was to stop them. No, Paytor had surpassed determination weeks ago. The man was obsessed with destroying the rebels in general and Garin Nox in particular.

Xorran stepped inside his cabin and activated his integrated com-system. Paytor didn’t immediately respond to the ping. Had the Triumphant moved out of range? Unlikely. The ship had covert shields that rendered it undetectable to sensors as well as the naked eye. Every time the ship was moved, on the other hand, its sheer size created detectible disturbances. That was why Paytor had found an out-of-the-way sector on the edge of Rodyte controlled space and he’d simply stayed there, watching and listening to every move the rebels made. If he had a reason to leave the Triumphant, then he took one of the smaller ships.

Paytor finally responded to Xorran’s ping, so he refocused on the present.

“Report,” Paytor barked with his usual abruptness.

Following his example, Xorran got right to the point. “My assignment’s cover is blown. They figured out who she is.”

“How is that possible? I searched their central databank myself. There was nothing connecting your assignment with her mother. Even her mother is barely mentioned.”

“I don’t know, sir, but I heard it from my assignment directly.”

Paytor rattled off a string of progressively more profane phrases, then fell silent.

Xorran understood the reaction. He was irritated too. But he needed direction, not an outlet for his frustration. “I suspect the old lady will abandon us. What’s our next move?”

“I’d hoped to avoid more drastic measures, but I see no other choice now. We cannot install our choice until the current situation drastically changes.”

Dread dropped into the pit of Xorran’s stomach. He knew Paytor well enough to guess where this was leading. “How do you want the situation changed?”

“Permanently. This requires a lethal solution, something that can’t be misunderstood.”

Xorran closed his eyes, knowing what came next. “And you want me to see to this personally?”

“Of course,” the general snapped. “You’re already in place. There’s no reason to start over.

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