“Make yourselves comfortable,” Korrie said, “I’ll be back in a moment.”
Adam sat in one of the armchairs, but Zach continued to pace. The room was dim, shades drawn over the windows to keep the glare of the noon sun out. But Adam could see the strain in Zach’s face, see how pale and tired he looked. How scared.
He read the message on his Link again.
All residents of the colony are invited to a public meeting tonight in Dome B at 20:00. Please make every effort to attend. I must discuss with you a serious and imminent threat of the total destruction of Zahara Island. I have attempted to bring this matter to the proper authorities and have been put off by their complacent attitudes and vested interests.
Ouch. He’d be lucky if he saw his contract out. When the next supply ship showed up,
