by C B Williams
Perin stood a little to the side, raising her hand when she felt his gaze upon her. He still didn’t quite understand how she could see energy yet still be blind.
Perin would be leaving soon as well. She was going with Jon to the Defiance, acting as an ambassador of sorts.
“We’re waiting until we know you made it through that first wormhole,” Aiko said. Her voice trembled. “Safe travels, Genj.”
He saluted her. “Safe travels, Captain, and thanks. For everything.”
He looked at the others, a part of him wishing he could go with them to that other frequency. So many adventures he would be missing.
And then he looked at Kalea, his mate, the mother of his unborn children, his home. “Let’s go,” he told her with a laugh that sounded a great deal like a roar, and pulled Kalea across the small walkway, muscling past Wade so he would be the first one to step aboard the Vigilant.
As Eloch locked and sealed the opening, Genji heard Spider laughing.
“I just love it when you go all Nuri, Genj!” he shouted.
Epilogue
“Your Champion was successful, Entean.”
“Yes. I take great joy speaking once more with our neighboring Sisters, Longwei.”
(A Pause.)
“When We lost Our connection to him there was...concern he had failed.”
“There is still concern, Longwei. Not that he failed, but that there was...sacrifice.”
“There is enough of Us within Our Brother, Entean. Before the disconnect, I felt His power. It has grown.”
(A Pause.)
“He thrives, Entean.”
(A Pause.)
“Agreed.”
THUS ENDS THE ENTEAN SAGA
Glossary
A Hide – going into hiding (i.e. take a hide)
A Solo – similar to Australian walkabout, personal journey
Animates – prosthetic device/artificial limb
Coilmats – dreadlocks
Entean – uncolonized planet in The Ring
Ferment – rum-like beverage
Knack – term used by residents of Spur to identify inherent skills and abilities
Longwei – colonized planet in The Ring
Metacrystal Instruments – device used by mining companies to locate crystal deposits
Nuri – symbiotic shape-shifting dragon persona, native to the planet Longwei
Rock Pounders – slang for miners planet Spur as the hub
The Narrows – Wren’s code for speaking privately
Sniffer – a predator native to the planet of Spur, bred with canine and feline traits used as guard animals
Span – a measure of time
Spur – hub planet in The Ring
SubCity – underground portion of the city on plant Spur where the poor, criminal and dregs of society were forced to reside; divided into KinLands ruled by KinLords
Talamh – first planet in The Ring to be colonized
Timekeepers – timekeeping device, similar to a watch
Trummer – a wasp-like assassin’s weapon with a hypodermic needle like a stinger, programmed to targets via their DNA
Stardust – Aiko’s transport ship.
Uni - uniform
UpperUppers – slang word used by residents of Subcity on planet Spur to refer to the wealthy and powerful residents occupying the upper levels of the city
Valiant – a colonizer’s scout ship recovered on planet Longwei
Vela Kentaurus – neighboring galaxy
About the Author
C.B. Williams is the author of several fantasy books that span the subgenres of Young Adult, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Romance. While each story is a grand adventure into time and dimension, her stories are also reflections of contemporary issues such as social norms, relationships, spirituality, and environmentalism. She writes with keen emotional depth, insightful observations on human nature, and a fabulously quirky sense of humor. Visit her online at www.cbwilliams.us
OTHER TITLES By C. B. Williams
Under the name C. B. Williams:
The Entean Saga
Champion of Entean (2015)
Brightness Calling (2015)
Chaos Tamed (2016)
Vision Dreaming (2018)
Sky Dancers (2014)
The PeaceKeeper Corps (2014)
The Walkers Trilogy
Walkers (2012)
The Place Between Worlds (2012)
The Shield (2013)
Under the name Cynthia Campbell Williams:
This Fools Journey, Tarot Tales for Modern Minds (2011)
Praise for the Entean Saga
“What an amazing adventure from front to back. C.B. Williams creates characters you care about even when the book is closed.” ~ C. Pagano, 5-Star Amazon Review
“I am a long time fan of a variety of science fiction literature but I rarely write a review. The author created a story drawing the reader into total immersion into the world of Eloch and Wren. The story held my interest comparable to past and current SciFi masters.” ~ M. Posalski, 5-Star Amazon Review
Praise for Sky Dancers
“This is a sweeping multi-year saga reminiscent of Andre Norton or Anne McCaffrey's early tales with overtones of Sharon Shinn. Strong female roles in addition to unusual men and loves that last for years. Do not expect space opera or action scenes other than the lyrically described Sky Dancers. This is I Claudius rather than Star Wars. A dense read and a satisfying one. It's my first experience of this author and I'll definitely be back.” ~ B. Irwin, 5-Star Amazon Review
Praise for The Peacekeeper Corps
“Whew, what a book. Loaded with ideas and great characters. Williams introduces something that is sadly missing in most of the science fiction being written these days--optimism. Her hope for a future Earth is transcendent.” ~ G. Shepard
Praise for The Walkers Trilogy
“Walkers caught my attention from the first page, and then kept getting better and better. It has just enough fantasy to stretch the reader's imagination and still make you wonder... what if it really could happen? What if other worlds are right there at the tip of our fingers? Kate and Ash are characters that jump off the page and into your heart. It's great fun to watch them interact, to question, and to begin building a relationship.” ~ L. j. Charles
“While the series may be designed for the oft-overlooked young adult reader, the series is highly readable and entertaining for adults as well. Anyone who enjoys depictions of other worlds, creative creatures and well-wrought characters will have a hard time putting this down.” ~ A. Adrian
“Williams obviously puts her heart and soul into her characters, and it's easy to get caught up in the action. Can we be blamed for wanting more? Let's hope we can read about these characters again in some future volume. Recommended for anyone who enjoys Celtic fantasy with brisk, lean storytelling.” ~ R. Kane
Praise for This Fool’s Journey, Tarot Tales for Modern Minds
“Part allegory, part fantasy, part fairy tale and very wise, it taught a tarot novice like me how to understand the tarot's archetypes through a time and space-bending journey filled with colorful characters. A delightful collection of stories!” ~ J. Caldwell
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