Chapter Five
“Where are you going?” Hanine demanded with a frown. “For the past week, you have been disappearing every day after your shift is over.”
Evetta looked up at her sister and shrugged. “I’m tired of being cooped up in our living quarters. I have been doing a little exploring.”
“Evetta,” Hanine said quietly. “It is not safe to wander the ship. You could be attacked… or worse.”
“I will be fine,” Evetta replied, tightening the strap on the knife sheath attached to her leg. “I will be careful.”
“What is going on? You’ve never kept anything from me before, but I can tell that there is something different about you. Talk to me,” Hanine begged, stepping in front of Evetta. “Please. I could not stand it if something happened to you.”
Evetta bit her lip and stared at her younger sis
