He’d never shared his experiences with anyone. Only his former navigator knew any of his inner thoughts. For six short months, Byron had enjoyed friendship with a man who believed in him to the very end. Like everyone else in his life who mattered, that person had vanished from his world.
Shaking his head, Byron reached for his harness. Annoyance rose in his chest for allowing Mevine’s words to trigger such thoughts.
This is why I’m better off without friends, he thought as the shuttle left the ground.
One more jump.
Athee nodded, her hands curling around the armrests. She aligned her powers with Byron as they connected with the teleporter. Locking on to their destination, she waited for his signal.
Jump!
The stars vanished. Outside of the cockpit, clouds obscured their view. A momen
