Chapter 12
Within minutes, he burst into the main command area.
The Charren vessel filled the main screen. Never had Bassan seen one in person, although he’d spent many weeks as a child studying the Cassans’ allies. Awash in blue and green, the ship dwarfed space with her sheer mass. Her rounded edges did nothing to soften the impact. Instead, they filled out the ship, dominating the view and resembling a star glowing bright and fierce. Overcome by the sight, Bassan ground to a halt.
“Bassan!”
He turned toward the commander, breath held tight.
“Your safety is the bargaining chip. That’s why I wanted you here.”
“Yes, sir,” Bassan said. His gaze returned to the Charren ship and he waited.
The crew verbally exchanged information with one another, but Bassan paid them no heed. The ship
