Ten minutes later and Kaira was really starting to worry again despite Baxter’s assurances. She wanted the chance to see Tarkus, to say thank you. And if she was honest to show him she’d been right about Jess. But even if she left now and rushed she could only just make it back to the ship.
Baxter walked over to her and crouched down again. This time he spoke so quietly no one else could possibly hear.
“It’s a little unusual,” he said. “But I spoke to Jess and explained your situation. He told me to tell you not to worry. He’s already decided he’s going to help you, and he’ll make rescuing your brother his first priority.”
She let out a sound, half gasp and half sob. Her heart swelled. Jess was going to do it! He was going to help her, and she knew deep down he was the only pe
