It all looked so opulent, but then that’s what a Bastion was about. Aleisha didn’t care what a Bastion was about. She wanted off this ship. Even here, in this huge generous room, he was too close.
“Sit down.”
She dropped into one of nests.
Sturn chose a place opposite her, making Aleisha want to run again.
“You’re frightened of Khekarians?” he asked.
“Only ones that kill.”
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Good luck with it! May it flow down the Amazon and collect readers and treasures along the way.
Thank you so much. I like how you put that. 😀