The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition (Star Wars) by Rae Carson

Author:Rae Carson
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 2020-03-16T16:00:00+00:00

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The sounds of pursuit were all around them as Poe and his friends hurried through the crooked streets of Kijimi City, keeping low to avoid troopers. But their group was only as fast as their slowest member, which was C-3PO. Always C-3PO, shuffling along at half the speed of everyone else. If Leia were here, she’d no doubt make a lesson in leadership out of that.

But she wasn’t here. Poe said, “Threepio, move your metal ass!”

“How dare you!” the droid said. “We’ve only just met!”

They turned a corner. Ochi’s freighter was straight ahead, and Poe’s chest was suddenly aching and empty. At least this time he wouldn’t leave without saying goodbye.

Zorii and Rey exchanged a nod, and then by silent mutual agreement, Rey ran ahead with Finn and the droids, giving Poe and Zorii a moment alone.

Zorii pulled the captain’s medallion from her belt and handed it to him. “Might get you on a capital ship,” she said. “Go help your friend.”

Poe stared at the medallion, his breath catching in his throat. The fact that Zorii refused to talk about its acquisition meant she’d done unspeakable things to obtain it.

He said, “I don’t think I can take this.”

“I don’t care what you think.”

Poe smiled. Still the same Zorii.

“Poe!” came Rey’s voice. “It’s the Knights. Come on!”

Poe took the medallion, but his feet were rooted. How could he leave Zorii again? What do you even say in a moment like this? He settled for, “Can I kiss you?”

“Go,” she ordered, giving his chest a shove, but he smugly noted the amusement in her voice.

Reluctantly, smiling just a little, he stepped away from Zorii and then dashed after his friends.

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