Ithought no. We’d have to go in blind. The risk was too great. Wehad long-range sensors. We’d have to use those. Beef up thedefenses on the ship. Make sure our weapons were ready to fire. Wecouldn’t afford a malfunction.
Itwas late. I figured I could use a good night’s sleep. I had a glassof wine with Astrid before going to bed.
Chapter 3
I figured I would not have a peacefulsleep, but I had a dreamless night and didn’t wake up until Astridtapped me on the shoulder the next morning. She was already in hercrisp blue uniform.
“You’re wanted,” she said.
“Can’t be. It’s too early. I’msure our second in command can handle the problem.”
“The Admiral wants you.”
I sighed and hastily threw on someclothes. I went to my desk and flicked on the screen. The grim faceof the admiral stared at me.
