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“Do not let her see you,” Kella warned, motioning for him to sit down in the copilot seat.
Ash’s lips tightened, but he didn’t say anything. Kella glanced at him before schooling her face into an unemotional mask. Once she was ready, she leaned forward and activated the communications console.
“Tallei,” she greeted.
Tallei was silent for several seconds. Ash recognized it for what it was – a power play. He sat back in his seat and rolled his eyes. As far as he was concerned, two could play that game. Obviously, Kella and he were both on the same page.
“Your time is up,” Tallei finally replied.
Kella shook her head. “I have two days left,” she replied.
“Not any longer,” Tallei stated.
“The contract stated the time period. I have two days left,” Kella insisted.
Tallei was silent
