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Pax started to leave, but Gigi caught his arm on the way by. I won t
tell anyone, I promise.
Drawing in a deep breath, Pax reluctantly turned back around and
locked eyes with Gigi. I lived from hand to mouth with no one to
take care of me. I wasn t looking for anyone to take care of me, but it
would have been better than
Damn, Gigi s mind went numb when the ramifications of Pax s
words finally registered. You sold yourself, didn t you? Pax tried to
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yank his arm away, but Gigi kept a tight grip. I m not judging you, I
swear.
Gigi released Pax s arm when he tugged again. The blue-skinned
man walked over to the porthole, staring out into the black sky. Okay,
he was being brushed off. Gigi wasn t going to push.
I d love to play cards if you re willing to teach me, Gigi said
with a big smile. Maybe I ll get so good that I can play against the
crew and take their credits.
This got a smile from Pax. We could double-team them and then
go on a shopping spree.
Gigi giggled, glad to see Pax s somber mood gone. He still had
questions, but they could wait.
* * * *
Crank didn t like this one bit. He was back on his home world,
and old feelings began to surface, feelings he d rather have kept
buried. He wondered briefly if Blay was still here. Crank s anger
skyrocketed and his back teeth ground together thinking of the man
that had betrayed him.
You with us? Remy asked with a touch of concern in his eyes.
Crank nodded. He narrowed his eyes against the glaring suns that
shone brightly around his home planet and then focused on his hands.
He wasn t going to allow his thoughts to go down that pothole-filled
road. It would be dangerous for everyone onboard if he continued to
stew about it.
I have life readings. Two to be exact, and they re getting close,
Colt said from across the bridge. The bio readings are about two
klicks away.
I want everything shut down and everyone to remain quiet,
Remy ordered from the commander s chair.
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Everything? Livewire asked from the floor. Crank almost
smiled when Tank shot his foot out and nudged Livewire, tightening
his face at the mechanic. Livewire flipped him off as he laid back.
Everything, Remy confirmed.
I ll go tell Gigi and Pax. Livewire got up and walked off of the
bridge.
Crank watched the monitor closely as the two bio signatures
quickly closed the gap between them and the ship. This wasn t good.
Sweat began to trickle down his temples as the two signatures got
close as hell and then veered off, going the other way. He wanted to
breathe a sigh of relief, but he would wait to do that once they cleared
the planet.
Remy glanced over at him, and Crank raised two fingers and
pointed in the direction the two had gone off in. Remy nodded.
Crank knew the waiting was the hardest part. Having to sit on his
ass and do absolutely nothing was starting to unravel his nerves. He
was a fighter, loved to blow shit up. This sitting still and waiting to be
discovered was going against everything he d been taught.
Bio signatures are gone, Crank finally said when the monitor
appeared empty.
Good, Remy commented. Let s hope we don t have any more
visitors while our thrusters cool off.
A grin broke out across Tank s face as he began to chuckle. Crank
knew the man was nuts, but now was not the time to finally confirm
it.
I just thought of something. Tank snickered.
Do we even want to know? Remy asked with a smile.
I m raising my hand and saying hell no, Blade said as both his
hands went into the air.
Crank rolled his eyes. He could see everyone was going to get in
on this. He had to admit, these guys knew how to lighten a dark
mood.
Go ahead, Colt encouraged the pilot.
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We need to get away, right? We need to get Drake off of our
asses, right?
Get to the point, Remy growled.
The entire bridge watched as Tank got up and walked out.
I told you. Blade threw his hands up. I told you we didn t want
to know.
Tank walked back in with Livewire hot on his heels. They
watched as Livewire crawled between Remy s legs and scooted under
the helm. Remy cocked a brow at Tank.
Watch and learn, ladies. Tank winked.
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