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Charlotte paced the plush carpet in front of her screen. Her brows were pulled together in concentration, her hands twisted around themselves, a sign of her agitation she would never exhibit were anyone in the room with her. Frustrated with herself, she pulled her hands apart and took a deep, steadying breath. She halted at the corner between the sitting room and the hall that led to her bedroom. Closing her eyes to keep the pinpricks of tears from manifesting, she forced herself to focus on the next two days. Getting Kiersten on Suma II and into space towards Dulsar must be her first priority. The ship was being readied, the crew was aware of her projected departure time, and the cargo units were being filled with items needed for the ceremony and their stay on Dulsar. Kiersten was th
