William's POV
I stood in the command center of my ship, my eyes scanning over the consoles and gauges with various data. Thomas stood beside me, his hand resting on the control panel.
"Thomas, you'll be in charge of the ship while I take a break," I said, turning to him.
He nodded, his expression serious. "Yes, Alpha. You can count on me."
I smiled at him, feeling a sense of reassurance. "I know I can, Thomas. You're the most competent officer on this ship."
Thomas smiled back at me, his expression still serious. "Thank you, Alpha. I'll keep the ship running smoothly until you return."
I nodded, feeling my heart beating faster with anticipation. "I'll be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, stay alert and monitor the sensors for any potential threats."
Thomas nodded, his eyes foc
