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2778 A.D./P.E.D… Five years later, Dulsar… “I understand why you need to go. I just wish you didn’t have to,” Kiersten spoke softly in the dark, pressing her lips to Aiden’s bare shoulder.
“Zondinal is unreachable by video, and his texts have been less than forthcoming. We’ve eliminated any chance of the virus attacking not only colonized planets, but established ones, especially those with large, intergalactic ports. The investigation has already begun on Rondian. If we don’t uncover the truth of what happened, we won’t be able to stop the Vancurelian from taking over other worlds outside Alliance Space. I’m the only one of the High Council members who is available. Believe me, staying here with you and our children would be my preference.”
Aiden rolled onto his back and stared up a
