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Bahre, Transport Station Zenith, Private Apartment
“Wait just a moment, Bahre.” Dr. Helion stood, focused inwardly on his thoughts, which I’d seen him do often. The only being in the Intelligence Core who had more voluntary implants than I did was the good doctor himself, so he could be using some sense, some integration I didn’t even know about, as a basis for his plan. He was here now and could make plans accordingly. It annoyed the s**t out of me, but had made him what he was. An asshole but good at his job. I had no idea what he was truly capable of. I didn’t want to know.
“I’m finding my mate, and I’m done,” I said. I didn’t break the chain of command. Never had. Not until now. Always followed orders. Day after day I was one of Helion’s weapons. No longer.
“We’ll discuss your st
