The Tracker's Quest: (Forced To Serve #6) by Donna McDonald

Author:Donna McDonald [McDonald, Donna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction Romance, Paranormal romance, Fantasy
Published: 2014-10-19T14:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

The transport carrying Ji had left by the time they returned. She climbed with Garmon into the remaining transport where the driver patiently waited for them to be seated before starting the vehicle. Similar to its desert counterpart, the transport lifted just above the ground as it passed through the air. They wove around the rocky landscape and she had the feeling their speed had been adjusted for her comfort. The farther they went into the area the steeper the inclines became until they were surrounded by steep stone inclines on all sides.

They stopped in front of a giant flat stone seemingly held upright by a series of chain pulleys. It was carved ornately with symbols and covered in Ethosian writing. Seta attempted to read it, but it was not the one she had been taught as a child.

Shall I tell you what it says? I do not read ancient Ethosian, but the energy of the words is clear. Part of it is a plea to the Creators.

Hearing Zorinda’s question and comments startled her. The being within her was starting to speak more and more without being asked. Seta wasn’t sure yet how she felt about having a second constant companion. Her own nagging inner voice was just about all she could handle most days.

Thank you, but not at this moment. You can tell me later if you feel it is necessary. We must be discreet. I don’t want Garmon to know about you.

We are agreed on the matter, Zorinda sent back.

Focused on her internal dialog with the being within her, Seta jumped when Garmon put a hand on her arm.

“Cover your ears,” he commanded.

Noting his serious expression, Seta instantly did as he asked. She hoped her continued obedience would move things along for both her and Ji.

The driver lifted some sort of sonic device and blew through it. Seta tightened her grip on her ears and tried not to wince at the torturously large sound. Beside her Garmon laughed at her reaction.

“Ears of desert dwellers aren’t accustomed to the natural gifts of the Creators. Desert born females are especially sensitive. If you stay for a while, you will adjust to hearing more and louder sounds.”

Seta pulled her hands away when the pulleys started lifting the rock. After spending so much time on starships, she could tolerate the metal chains groaning under the rock’s massive weight. The driver drove through the opening as soon as the stone was raised high enough to allow safe passage under it. As they moved forward, Seta looked up and noticed the stone was very wide, much wider than it appeared from outside of the canton’s walls. She imagined it sufficed well in keeping out most intruders. . .including thieves from the desert canton.

When her attention shifted ahead of the transport again, her wide-eyed gaze focused on the most stunning scene she had ever witnessed on Ethos. Surrounded on all sides by multi-colored cliff surfaces, males and females travelled about freely. Children played in the pathways between domiciles.

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