Raven 02 (Fueled By Fury Book 3) by Michael Anderle

Raven 02 (Fueled By Fury Book 3) by Michael Anderle

Author:Michael Anderle [Anderle, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2025-03-14T00:00:00+00:00


CHAPTER TWENTY

I’m sitting in Raven One’s cockpit, sweat gathering at the base of my neck even though the cooling fans are whirring at a low hum. The cockpit’s displays glow green and gold, casting flickers across my lap and arms.

Part of me wants to ignore what’s happening on the comm, but Tabitha’s persistent commentary keeps me from zoning out. The encryption readouts in the corner of my HUD blink ominously, each flash a reminder that someone from my past is calling. Someone who once sneered at the sight of me.

A low crackle comes through the speakers, though I’ve set them to minimal volume so the words remain private. The audio is garbled by some advanced scrambling protocol, but I can still make out Staff Sergeant Korr’s raspy growl. He used to look at me like I was nothing but breakable twigs. Now, apparently, I’m worth calling for help.

Tabitha’s voice resonates, wry amusement coloring every syllable. “Sweet hacking motherboards, the Wolverines sure have a flair for drama.” She flicks through the lines of code on a sub-window in my display, artificial eyes scanning every micro-packet. “You going to answer that or let them stew?”

I exhale, adjusting the harness strap snug across my chest. “I’m not in a hurry to listen to him grovel,” I mutter. My throat feels tight. “But ignoring him won’t make him go away.” Despite my bravado, I can’t deny a twinge of satisfaction at hearing the desperation in Korr’s voice.

Tabitha’s avatar appears in the top-right corner of my HUD, a tiny shimmering figure leaning sideways. “Let me guess. ‘Hey David, remember how we said you were too scrawny for the Wolverines? Now we need your mech wizardry. Pretty please with a meltdown on top.’”

I snort. “You’re not far off.” I tap a small console to isolate the cockpit’s audio and brace myself for whatever Korr’s about to say.

His voice bursts clearer now, though it’s still warping at the edges from heavy encryption. “—Wayne…ack…pinned, we…” Static crackles. “The pirates have us locked behind jamming grids on Garm’s Nest.”

That name triggers a memory. Garm’s Nest is a rugged chunk of rock in the orbit of some backwater moon, notorious for harboring scum who’ll kidnap or kill for a handful of credits.

Korr continues, “We’ve lost contact with official reinforcements. No cavalry in range. We’re offering a private contract. Substantial pay. Five of our mechs are down, and we have seven personnel trapped, including two younger techs. It’s a bloodbath waiting to happen.”

Before I can respond, the message cycles to its next segment. “We can’t get the government or Federation officials to intervene. The pirates are negotiating for a ransom that’s…insane. We’re out of time. We need help off the books. You’re the best pilot for this. If you’re hearing this, name your price. We’ll comply.” Korr’s voice fades, leaving a short beep of waiting silence.

Tabitha’s smug laugh echoes in my ear. “Big bad Wolverines finally realized your scrawny ass isn’t for show. Wonder how it feels for them to grovel.”

My mind reels with a mix of anger and satisfaction.



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