Raife: An Aquadomina Novel by McKnight Stormy

Author:McKnight, Stormy [McKnight, Stormy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-06-28T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

What was she going to do? She was not equipped to deal with this kind of intrigue. She had finished her lunch and was back in her private quarters with Merideth and Allie. She didn’t know why, but she felt a connection with both women and knew that she could trust them.

“I don’t know what to do.” She turned to the women sitting in chairs on either side of table across from her. “I don’t know who to trust, and I don’t want you to be sucked into this mess.” Sophie had a sinking feeling it was going to get a lot dirtier before it got better.

“I am already a fugitive.” Merideth assured her. “I couldn’t be in any more trouble than I already am. I am bound for The Hold if they catch me.”

“What is The Hold like?” Sophie asked, “Do either of you know?”

“I have only heard rumors about it.” Allie whispered softly, almost as if she was afraid that talking about it would materialize it in this space. “It is in an underwater city that Aquarian technology has made livable. They have supply ships bring them provisions, but I imagine that life would be very hard for them.”

“Underwater?” Sophie gasped. “That must be horrible.”

Merideth shuddered, “I cannot go there.”

“Calm yourself Merideth. We will figure something out.” Sophie reassured her. “Why don’t you go rest, there’s no point in sitting around worrying. You are safe here.”

Sophie watched as they walked out and closed the door. Allie had assured her that there were empty rooms on level two. Merideth could have one to herself. She turned and walked to the window and looked out over the grounds. She saw the top of the flowering plum tree swaying under her window. After a few moments, she realized that she needed to find a way to stay one-step ahead of Ri’Carn.

Puzzling it around in her mind, she suddenly snapped out of her mood and called out to the computer. “PAC, have Chef come to my quarters, and ask her to bring a snack.” Turning to her bedroom she added, “I have some supplies I am going to need.” She went on to describe what she wanted and was assured that it could be handled. It took a few minutes to make all of the arrangements then Sophie heard a knock on her door.

“You asked for me Chosen.” It was Maureen standing tall in the doorway, a platter of food in her outstretched arms. It looked like The Three had gotten the no salute order out, that was good.

“Yes Maureen. I know you don’t know me very well but I need a favor.” She waved her hands around, “You are the only one that can help me.”

The Chef looked at her for a long while then said, “I will help in any way I can.”

Sophie’s smile widened, “This is what I need.” She gave the Chef instructions on what she would require, and when she would need it. Sophie gave the woman credit.

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