Chapter Seventeen
VekeleThe station was an insult. Stripped of useful parts, it was a hollow echo of its former self. Water dripped down some forgotten corridor. The air smelled musty. The lights flickered. He supposed he should count himself lucky that the station was habitable.
They did not have to be here long, just until the Starshade ship approached.
Guards carried supply crates off their ship. After days of being on the cramped ship, the crew would enjoy not being on top of each other.
Sarah’s head constantly pivoted as she took in the sights. “Wow, this is something.”
This station was a disgrace. It was beneath his dignity, and it worried him how much he wanted to dazzle Sarah with the riches of the Arcos kingdom.
The sound of dripping water grew louder.
The riches of the Arc
