“You sent for us, Mr. President?” They stood before him in the same office where President Langley had offered Emma the task of commanding the expedition that portaled to Nibiru. Emma couldn’t help noting that as with President Langley before him, Hayden was showing the effects the presidency was having on him. His once-handsome countenance had become worn, lines bracketed his mouth, and there was a perpetual tick in his right eyelid. She’d also learned that in his time in office he’d developed a bleeding ulcer, and that gave her a mean sense of satisfaction.
“You’re returning to Nibiru.” The president glared up at them. All trace of the affable man who’d been vice president was gone.
Emma exchanged glances with John and Layton. It was quite a turnaround, since he’d continuously denied t
