Page 84 of Protected By the Convicts
Sersie heard curses and scuffles in various areas of the crowd. At least a dozen men had been handcuffed.
“As part of my duties to ensure the safety of the colonists under my charge,” Foley’s voice boomed from the dais, “All Level 5s are being shipped out. No exceptions.”
Sersie’s eyes flew to Hannah. Two guards appeared behind her.
“Kriken bastards!” Ky’Li roared as he charged the guard beside him. With his arms and ankles cuffed, he was no threat to the guard who punched him three times until Ky’Li fell to his knees.
Sersie watched in horror as the guards led Hannah away.
Tears streamed down her face. “Listen to me, Sersie. You and the others. You stay clean and work hard. Do whatever it takes to make it out of here.”
“Hannah—”
“Promise me, Sersie. Do this for me, please!”
The guard grabbed her arm, nearly wrenching it from the socket, causing her to yelp. She turned her head as far as she could to keep sight of Sersie and the others as long as possible.
“I love you,” she yelled behind her as the guards dragged her onto the railcar that led to the port.
“Please, Foley! Make me a 5 instead. Let her stay!” Sersie yelled out. Ren, Vaughn, and Ky’Li were yelling too.
A guard punched Sersie in the stomach, driving the breath from him.
He couldn’t speak, only watch as the railcar doors shut, taking Hannah away.
