“It’s the damn government. They kind of...” he flipped his hand, “found us. You should’ve seen how many ships are out there. I’m feeling rather insulted.”
Elodie shook her head. “I don’t understand? Does that mean you got to the bridge? Did we stand down?” She reached up and pushed back the loose, wet hair of his bangs.
“Everything is over.”
She narrowed her eyes. “That doesn’t answer any of my questions.”
He chuckled and pulled her into him. She let him press her into his side, even though he was covered in grime, but so was she, so what did it matter? Elodie rested her cheek on his chest. Gunner’s arm hooked around her shoulder and held her close. Something was off.He’s no longer warm...
“We’re safe.”
Elodie clenched her eyelids shut and curled into him as much as she could, draping her leg over his middle. “Gunner...you’re cold. Why are you so cold?”
“Weak.”
Her heart hurt. “What happened?”
“A lot,” he laughed softly. “I got captured by these damn pirates and they stole my ship.”
“I mean...”
“I was hit with an explosive that rebooted my mainframe. They beat me soon after I awoke. A shit ton more happened over the next couple of weeks. I just haven’t had a chance to regroup yet, but I’ll be fine.”
He sounds so tired.“I’m sorry,” she whispered.
She heard the heavy, impending sound of footsteps nearby, accompanied by yells.
“I hope not. It’s been entertaining...”
Her lips twitched into a small smile.
Chapter Twenty Three
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ELODIE FOUND HERSELFin another cell. It seemed to be a theme.
