A Test of Character: Witch of the Federation™ Book 06 by Anderle Michael

Author:Anderle, Michael
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2021-12-21T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

With Lars’s help, Stephanie made it out of the Navy office and into the street without any difficulty. The guys formed up around her and cleared the path ahead by walking two abreast. The ambassador’s reply had worried her. “Uh oh, not more bad news.”

Jalek shrugged. “Not in the way you are thinking,” she replied, “but first, let me start off by asking how your meeting went.”

“It went okay, I guess. I suggested a round of pod testing so they could see our capabilities for themselves, but I think they’re only trying to kill time while they work out how to sucker me into signing up. That won’t happen, though. I already know it’s not what I want.”

She stopped and gave the Dreth the opening to continue with the real reason for the call. “So, that’s my news. How about you? What’s going on? Hit me with it.”

“I couldn’t possibly hit you,” she replied, completely serious. “but there is a small problem I have, and I think you could help me solve it.”

“Go ahead,” she told her and tried to guess what problem she could possibly help with.

The ambassador hesitated, then came out with it. “I still have Vishlog in detention for that little stunt at the reception. I know everyone thinks I am being hard on him, but Dreth understand miserable situations a lot better than an explanation and a request not to do it again.”

“That’s okay,” she said and teetered slightly as Lars steered her into the hangar where the royal shuttle waited to take them back to Meligorn. “I know a lot of humans like that, too. What’s the problem? Did he manage to find a bar or bottle of liquor while in the cell?”

That startled a short laugh from the Dreth. “No, not so much. My problem is that I need to have a Dreth on your team for Dreth respect, or they will consider the whole award and citizenship a ruse to give you access to places you would not otherwise be able to go.”

She sounded uncomfortable but continued despite this. “While you earned the award fairly, there are those who now call for you to have a Dreth member on your team. Since you have already confronted Vishlog, he will be more respectful than any other Dreth, to start with, if you would be willing to take him on and build on that.”

Stephanie raised her eyebrows and stared out the window as the shuttle descended quickly. “All I can do is try, I suppose.”

“Thank you, Stephanie. That is all we ask,” Jaleck replied. “I did not wish to insult you, but this had to be done quickly before there were any repercussions. I’ll complete his paperwork today and have him transferred to the team tonight.”

She didn’t wait for a reply but ended the call and left her staring at the tablet with an open mouth. “Well, that’s sudden,” she muttered and turned to discover Lars staring at her.

“I don’t believe you agreed to that,” he said.

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