Chapter 49
Sal lay on the cell’s hard bed, appearing to sleep deeply. In fact she was fully awake and deep in thought. She’d had no plan when escaping the Wanderer other than getting away, hoping to be picked up by the Imperial fleet once she was clear. That had happened. There’d been no time to think of anything else. Now it was time to start planning properly again.
The long-term aim was easily expressed. Spread the Gift. Spread it to everyone, to every sentient creature. Everything she did would be leading towards that glorious time. The universe would finally be at peace when every sentient creature had received the Gift. No more suffering at the hands of others.
The Gift brought many memories with it. Sal knew for most of the Gifted the path ahead was clear. She was dif
