CHAPTER 16 PERRIGAULPerrigaul watched the ship submerge. Golden lights moved under the water as the ship exited the enclosure and took his mate away. Rotza. Miriam made the correct decision. He could not fault her, but that did not ease the pain in his hearts as she willingly marched up the ramp. Not willingly. Coerced. Vasha was correct about one thing: Perrigaul was a resourceful male. He had no food, no water, but he did have a pack full of equipment and a few days to work before he grew too weak. He would not give up. He would find his mate and claim her properly. His hearts beat for her. First, he needed to determine if Vasha unloaded any cargo from his other ship. Having his hovercycle to break down for parts would make his life easier. No such luck. Vasha, greedy until the e

