Chapter 9Cambra Jeiel Vernier, best friend of Kaanig Altair, was standing in one of
the cargo bays, overseeing the unloading of the large barrels of pontarial
compound from the planet Ulstra, when he observed something
peculiar.
Someone was surreptiously sneaking across the field from Travaar.
He stepped into the sunlight for a better look, his lips soon curling in
recognition. Chuckling to himself, he moved back to relay some orders
to his men, then took it upon himself to monitor the young woman"s
movements. He easily recognized her. He had helped to unload the
cargo from the vessel that had brought her to Konatha. Selecting a few
choice men, he pointed out the problem, then issued more orders.
"Keep her in sight," he said in Kathian, the common language. "Be
certain she does
