Chapter 28: The FugitivesIlyan, Maca of Ishner, had convinced Benji her counselor that she must return to Ishner after the turmoil that the searchers had caused among her Troopers. It was as good as excuse as any to be away from the gloom and darkness around him and his mither. There was also a ship that had a personal problem between two House members. She as Maca was needed to resolve the dispute. It was imperative for her to leave.
Benji, of course, cared nothing about the problems of Ishner. All he cared about was his mither and his table. What good had it done her to wed a huge Thalian? The man was a weakling compared to Daniel or Jarvis for bedding. Even the leader of the Sisters was more satisfying than Benji. She kenned how to treat a bedding partner. Getting Belinda out of the wa
