Chapter TwelveTHE TRANSPORT WAS STILL. Reverberations in the bench and floor told Jas something was locking onto the exit. It opened, and armed suited-up soldiers poured in, passing Jas as they sped to the far side of the cabin. They began checking the units.
One of them kicked a unit’s leg and began gesticulating at another who seemed to be the captain. Jas couldn’t hear what the soldiers said, but it was clear from their body language that they were frustrated at finding only units inside the transport.
Jas unfastened her harness and floated free. One of the soldiers swung his weapon around and pointed the muzzle at her. She held up her hands, and the officer waved the soldier down and approached her. He grabbed her shoulders and touched his helmet to hers.
“Are you the only person ab
