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“Edward, you’re going to wear out the bulkhead,” Mom chided.
“Your mate is fine with your father. This conversation is a long-time coming.”
“Dad’s actions were very inconsiderate, Mom,” Elizabeth
snickered. “Opinions are like assholes. We all have one and they most
definitely stink.”
“Bolians don’t have assholes,” I whispered, looking down at
the glittering green and blue orb below us. “Their bodily waste is reabsorbed
into their bodies and excreted in the form of a gas.”
“Thank you, Emperor Smart Ass, for that wonderful biology
lesson,” Elizabeth deadpanned. “Now, I know why my Bolian roommate from
university always smelled like shit.” I shot my sister a withering glare.
“Don’t look at me in that tone of voice, Edward Anthony.”
“You’re such a pain in the ass, Elizabeth,” I grumbled.
“Edward, stop it,” Mom barked. “Apologize to your sister.”
“Sorry, Lizzie,” I said, crossing my arms over my chest.
“And Elizabeth, stop goading him. He’s got enough on his
plate without your sarcastic remarks,” Mom chided.
“Sorry, Edward. I didn’t mean to give you shit,” Elizabeth
said, walking over to me and leaning her head on my shoulder. “What’s our next
plan of attack?”
“I don’t know,” I sighed. “I feel more confident about a
fight knowing we have the Imperial Fleet.”
“I’m shocked that the Council of Elders didn’t inform you or
Nirabelle of those vessels,” Mom scoffed.
“The Council of Elders are entrenched in this coup, Mom. I
honestly don’t trust any of them,” I growled. “Even Counselor Marcusi has his own
agenda, but Counselors Aro and Caius may be behind this. To what end? I don’t
know and it’s incredibly frustrating. We need to pretend like we are unaware of
their involvement, but they could be in contact with the Remans or Alphans.”
“Their transmissions are being closely monitored. Plus, any
incoming or outgoing ship is being searched and checked before they are allowed
to depart the Cygnarian system,” Mom explained.
“Jasper suggested it after he
heard about the Turulian cargo ship delivering the marchesian stones. The ships we’re boarding are not happy about it,
but it’s a necessary evil of war.”
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