Nodding, he replied, “If the Dumont got home, a task force could already be on the way. We will send help back as soon as we can, so hopefully you’ll see some friendly faces in about four months’ time.”
“We’ll be waiting.”
“If after six months, no-one comes, or in your opinion the base is untenable, get out on the transports and break for home.” Raising a hand, he said, “No protest on this, Lieutenant. That’s an order.”
“Understood, Captain.”
“Good luck to you, then.”
“We’re leaving?” the Commandant asked.
“Hendecaspace point in one minute,” Makarova said from the helm.
“Very good. You have the call.” Turning back to the Commandant, he said, “Does that answer your question? Tell me something. Is this what you expected would happen?”
“I had every confidence that your skills would provide an acceptable outcome.”
“Which doesn’t answer my question. I’d say you were a born diplomat.”
“All decks are clear for hendecaspace,” Kibaki said.
Sitting down on the chair, feeling more comfortable than he had for months, he looked out at the viewscreen, getting one last look at Driftwind, frowning as he remembered the ones that wouldn’t be coming back with them. At least, this time, he knew what had happened to his father, and somehow that was comfort enough, at least for now.
They were leaving the Cabal behind, and no matter what could lie ahead for them in the Shrouded Stars, it couldn’t be worse than what they had already gone through to get this far. As a bright flash lit the screen, and the stars vanished from view, he smiled. He could relax, now that they were on their way home.
Hell, never mind on their way. As far as he was concerned, he was home.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
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