WhiteWing by Connie Suttle

Author:Connie Suttle [Suttle, Connie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SubtleDemon Publishing, LLC
Published: 2016-05-10T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Paricos II

Zaria

"Yes, I worked with the BlackWing crew," Bleek shrugged. "As did Zaria. When the ASD began their search, we resolved to find other work."

"There is no reward offered for you, my dear," Tamp turned to me.

"Because the authorities have no knowledge of my involvement in piracy. I made a choice to go with Bleek."

"Fair enough. Thank you for these," Tamp swept a hand over the spheres and bones. "I am happy with your success in this. You'll receive a bonus for your work. Zaria, I wish you to accompany me tomorrow evening; I have a business matter to attend to."

"All right. How shall I dress?" I asked. I already knew, but it was the proper question to ask.

"Nyarr will provide for you—he and Loor will also be going. Be ready for transport at seventeen bells."

"As you say," I nodded.

He smiled.

* * *

Le-Ath Veronis

Perdil

"Where are we going?" Captain Lenk asked as he, Rigo and I climbed into the hover-van.

"To the detention facility," Rigo replied. "You've seen Cayetes and a few of his men, I believe. We will attempt to identify one of his spies, if possible. We have reason to believe that at least one has been sent to learn more about your security device, Captain."

Lenk's face paled, but he merely nodded and settled into his seat. He'd cast several questioning glances my way when Rigo and I arrived at his suite to collect him, but he never remarked on my height or any other question that crowded his mind.

I'd learned to decipher those looks long ago. Most dealt with natural curiosity. Some were downright insulting.

The curse of being different from what surrounds you, my Lissa said often enough.

Don't worry about it, Drew always said. People will underestimate you. That's a good advantage to have in a battle of wits or steel.

He was right. I could have someone gutted physically or mentally, if it were necessary and they weren't paying attention.

The entrance to the detention facility's parking area was well-lit, with security-cams hidden throughout to record the comings and goings of employees and visitors alike. Large, hover-trucks were parked at one end, filled with supplies and equipment waiting to be used or installed.

A few workmen were unloading a crate near the freight-vator; we walked toward them, first. Those four appeared normal enough; one was vampire and Rigo knew he wasn't involved with Cayetes.

Rigo didn't speak until we'd boarded the freight-vator and its doors closed to transport us to the detention cell levels. "All four of those have been on Le-Ath Veronis for several years; I doubt they're involved with Cayetes," he said.

I was of the same opinion, but that was only four of many. There were three shifts, working around the clock to effect repairs, strengthen damaged walls and replace prisoner cages and locks.

All four workers had stared at me as I passed.

Another gauntlet waited for me downstairs.

* * *

Paricos II

Ilya

"Where is he taking you?" I demanded of Zaria, once we arrived in our cave.

"The bosses are meeting—they do it once per sun-turn," Zaria sounded weary.

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