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“How is that going to work? We have to go back to Dread One in a couple days. We’re all recruits.”

“Zoe’s not ready to commit, but Argen Trametu is a Farseek warrior. So he can declaresolmatuand come to our ship to court her.” Harper explained. “I’m sure he will, he looked totally smitten when he discovered her.”

“Does Zoe at least find him attractive and likable?” I wondered.

“She’s not saying, but she did look interested when they were talking. They were going meet for a meal in the mess hall after we finish here. This group is all of them.”

“Good, I’m still tired,” I sighed. “Have all the landing teams gotten picked up? Have you heard anything.”

“Zared said they were still rounding everyone up from the prison colony. His team went to the island,” Harper said. “Don’t worry, Nora, they won’t leave anyone behind. Anyway, there are no reports of fatalities. Sahvin will be back before long.”

“Not until we rendezvous now,” I murmured.

“I know, Nora. I miss Zared just as much as you miss Sahvin.”

I nodded. “Just a few more days, and we have plenty to do.”

“We sure do, so let’s get to it,” Harper said. “These people have been up all night. “We need to get them logged and into quarters so they can get some rest.”