7
Trinity
An hour later, we were dressed and in Commander Karter’s office. Leo and me, Prime Nial, Jessica and Ander. I had to hope the two of us didn’t look like we’d spent every available moment wrapped up in each other, but then, Jessica was glowing, too. Looked like Prime Nial and Ander were taking full advantage of their battleship detour as well. Her lips were swollen and her skin was flushed. Unlike me, she seemed to have a constant smile on her face when she was around her mates.
All I could think about was the fact that I was going to get Leo killed. And he wouldn’t even hate me for it. But I would hate myself. Then again, I was going to be the ruling regent very soon. Surely, I could protect him somehow.
“Thank you for allowing us safe passage on your ship, Commander,” Prime
