Zyaire Xengiea looked different than what I thought it would. The planet was a molten mix of tangerine and lilac hues against a background of orange. I sat the flyer near the city’s center where there were three golden spheres. The flyer was landed several miles away from the spheres next to an abandoned green and white structure. Shutting off the engine, I pressed an oblong button activating the advanced cloaking system. “Honey, I’m home,” said Rayne. She stood up from behind the crate and walked toward me. “Rayne, what are you doing here?” I took a step back and leaned against the wall for support. The magnitude of her actions hit me like a ton of bricks. Turning my back on her, I fought the rage inside. “You don’t understand what you’ve done. I can’t take you back to Thulrillion,

