Chapter 21 I really needed more sleep than I’d gotten last night, but we’d returned late from the Rheinon Embassy. I’d received a call from Inspector Hayden the next morning with the information more aliens were down sick. “Who’s sick?” Not a profound statement, but I needed caffeine. “Numerous aliens. No humans, though,” Thomas said. “So someone is trying to point the finger at Earth again?” This began to grow old. Thomas shrugged. “I don’t know why they would. Earth is no longer a contender in the bowling competition.” “No. But, again, some aliens would like us out of the Alliance.” I sighed. “I’ll let you know what I find out.” Then I had a call from Raj telling me food poisoning caused the sickness, and it most likely had happened at last night’s dinner at Starlight. “More food

