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Bahre, Transport Room, Transport Station Zenith, Sector 437
The second we arrived, I stormed down the steps, only to be blocked by Dr. Helion and two Elite Hunters from Everis. One I recognized. He was well-known in the IC, one of Helion’s most trusted and skilled operatives. He was mated, however, and only answered the call when Helion was in a hurry or the stakes were very high.
The other Elite Hunter was new to Helion’s service. I didn't care who they were. They were in my way.
“You’re early.”
“You were insistent.” Dr. Helion knew his presence would prevent me from tearing down every closed door on the station to find my mate. She was here. I didn’t scent her, but the warden’s transport data was accurate.
I had enemies. Plenty of them. I hadn’t been subtle about the discovery of
