CHAPTER 13Just too late came Thordred’s roar. A burst of sound welled into the ship. Men were shouting, and footsteps tramped loudly on the metal floor of the airlock. Court sped to meet them. His hands lifted above his head, he was shouting warning. The skin of his back crawled with expectation of an attack.
But Thordred did not pursue. Instead, there came a sizzling crackle from behind Court. Strong hands caught him, and he found himself in the midst of a group of police. He turned.
Across the door of the laboratory, a veil of wavering light flickered. Court seized the arm of an officer to prevent him from moving toward the hazy glow.
“Wait! That’s dangerous.”
“What do you mean? Who are you?”
“Never mind that now. Shoot through the light, but don’t go near it. You may be electrocute
