Chapter 2 Gu’Zari Camp: Freya Freya crouched down behind a large bush as someone approached. Heavy footsteps gave away their presence as they passed her hiding spot. Leaning back, she hid from the view of anyone she didn’t want to see her. Her true reason for being here being exposed was the last thing this mission needed. Even her teammate didn’t know about her being a Traditionalist regarding men. Waiting for Jes’Nara, her mind wandered like it did so often recently. About a year ago, she’d pushed Bash away so she could go on this mission without worrying about him, except she’d done the opposite of that. Every second he’d been on her mind for the long mission. The last time she’d contacted Nova, she’d reassured Freya that Bash was secure at a remote colony. Even with the precautions t

