War Without Honor (Halloran's War Series Book 1) by J.R. Geoghan

Author:J.R. Geoghan [Geoghan, J.R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Military Scence Fiction, Time Travel, Space Fleet, science fiction
Publisher: Adventus Press
Published: 2019-02-27T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 33

Charon Station, Outer Sol System

Kendra paced up and down the length of the concourse, unable to settle into one of the plush first-class seats arrayed along the massive space windows. Small groups of travelers passed her every so often, and she avoided eye contact on each occasion. She could sense their stares, however; away from the isolation of the military, Kendra was just starting to realize how well-known her face was.

At that moment she happened to pause in front of a reflective section of glass wall. She stood back, hands on hips, to take stock of what they found so interesting. Although the dark gray uniform hardly flattered, still cut a nice figure for a woman entering her midlife. Not the trimmest she could be when she put her mind to exercising, but still curvy where it mattered. Her dark-brown hair was slowly growing out of the regulation bun—soon she’d let it down altogether. Pale skin framed golden-blue eyes. Her mother’s eyes. Thin, business-like lips that almost never saw decoration. Or a man’s touch, for that matter.

A ghostly image of Ybarra floated in front of Kendra’s mind and she experienced mixed emotions. A first desire to reach for him was replaced by a flash of anger and self-loathing that caused his smiling visage to dissipate. She opened her eyes, not realizing that she’d closed them.

Two younger woman passed behind her. She heard them whispering. Will I get used to this? I’m not sure I want to be a star.

“Admiring yourself in the mirror, Captain? Didn’t think you’d be going soft so quickly.”

Kendra spun at the familiar voice. Travers was standing to one side, hands on his hips and a wide smile on his face.

She walked over and took his hand warmly. “Didn’t think I’d see you here.”

“They cut my orders as soon as we were debriefed. As the acting second officer…” he glanced down. “As the acting second I signed for the escape pod and completed your action report.”

Kendra laid a hand on the younger man’s shoulder. “I know. I’m sorry I didn’t have time to see you or Alician afterward, they whisked me off to Command. How is she?” She motioned for Travers to walk alongside her and they started off up the concourse.

“She was assigned to Command—your sister Kaela’s section—intelligence, I think.”

Kendra nodded. Kaela oversaw operations and intelligence fell under that purview.

“This is a nice station,” Travers waved at the starfield illuminating the massive windows. “Big.”

“You headed to Coloran?” That would be the logical reason a Fleet transferee would be at Charon Station.

He nodded. “The orders say Fleet Propulsion Science Division.”

Kendra was impressed. “You’ll have a great time learning there. I had a chance to visit and study under a few of their researchers.” She laughed. “You know, your scores are significantly better than mine.”

Travers stopped. “Captain—”

“Call me Kendra. You’ll be a Captain yourself next time I see you, unless I miss my guess.”

“I’m sorry about the Carillion.”

Moisture edged her eyes as she turned away so he’d not see it.

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