Lightwave: Circini Search (Folding Space Series, #5) by Scott AM

Author:Scott, AM
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: action, galactic empire, space battles, space travel, space adventure, strong female, female main character, star trek, star wars, romantic elements, secret agent, ensemble cast, artificial intelligence, strong female lead, sary, sery, laser weapon, classic sf, classic sci fi, campy
Publisher: Lightwave Publishing LLC
Published: 2019-06-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

GRANT SPAT, “MUDHUGGERS!”

Ruhger sighed. “What now?” Each day dragged. Lots of rumors and news, most of it bad, and no action or decisions from Gov Human. “Hurry up and wait” sucked like a bad hatch seal.

“Familia says Borgia, acting on his own, took Nari from them. They’re disavowing him. Even put a tiny bounty on his head and an even smaller reward for Nari’s return. They claim he’s dying and his judgement is affected.” Grant rolled his eyes. “Such a transparent move. They avoid the blame and test us.”

“Send a message back that they don’t get to disavow Borgia. It’s their mess, they have to clean it up,” the Scholar said.

Grant grimaced. “I’ll try. This isn’t a direct message. It’s intel from Gov Human and from merc net.”

Ruhger said, “Tell Tyron to post on merc net directly. Tyron is known there, and the big secret is out, so there’s no reason not to.”

“Good point, will do. One positive. We no longer have any reason to obey the Familia’s summons—” Grant sneered the word “—to Valenti.” He sniffed derisively.

“Do we have any idea where Borgia took Nari?” the Scholar asked.

“No,” Grant said shortly. “I’ll let you know when we do.”

Ruhger frowned. He had to get her out of here; she was driving everyone crazy. “Scholar, I believe this is a good time to work on your self-defense techniques. Let’s go.”

She turned toward him, scowling. “I want Nari back. Now.”

“We all do,” Ruhger said with forced patience. “But if wishes were shuttles, we’d all fly. There is nothing you can do right now. We are doing all we can. Let us do our jobs and you do yours. Right now, I suggest your job is to learn better self-defense.”

The Scholar glared. “I’ll decide what my job is, Captain.”

Ruhger nodded. “Yes, you will. But this is still my crew and you’re interfering. Annoying, even. If you don’t want to learn anything, fine, but you are leaving this shuttle. Now.”

Hurt flashed for a nanosecond, then her chin rose. “Fine.” She flounced from the shuttle.

Ruhger sagged back in his seat.

“A little harsh, don’t you think?” Grant asked.

“No. She’s been arrogant and unreasonable since we got back from that meeting with General Kerr. Suns know I wanted her to be confident, to take on a leadership role, take on Gov Human and the Time Guild, but she doesn’t need to hammer away at us, too.”

“Saree is learning, Ruhger.” Grant shrugged one shoulder. “Yeah, she’s a bit much occasionally, but she’s never had power. She’s never received any leadership training. She’s trying to figure out how to lead, and right now, she’s too uncertain to even ask for advice. Give her time, try to give her some support and subtle guidance. Eventually, she’ll ask.”

“Hopefully before one of us kills her,” Ruhger grumbled.

Grant snorted. “Yeah. Hopefully.” He quirked a brow. “Now, go find her and get her working on self-defense. And Ruhger?”

“Yes?” he asked, pulling workout gear from his clothes storage unit.

“Do try to call her by name.

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