Chapter 2 Lay'ata Base: Freya Freya followed the other members of Kaun’az Squad out of the briefing room. Something about this mission wasn’t right, but she couldn’t place it. To her knowledge, the Resistance didn’t reach this far, but there were reports of recent sightings. “Is this your first mission?” O’Paka squeaked. Ever since Freya had taken her to the Infirm, O’Paka hadn’t left her side. Freya hadn’t decided if she was annoying or intriguing. “Hardly.” She listened to Sha’Rah’s conversation, but O’Paka interrupted again. “I’m so nervous, what if something happens to us? Will they come and save us?” Freya shook her head. This woman had no business joining ARI, she was like a terrified bunny fleeing from a hungry wolf pack. “They couldn’t care less about us. If we all died, they’

