“I will,” Simone answered, knowing it to be true with every sense.
Kiersten dropped her hands and nodded. “Use the Communications Room. I’ll see you at the port.”
Simone grabbed her bag and left the Dining Hall.
Jules observed the exchange and wondered at Kiersten’s intense expression. Both of their lives would soon be protected by him and Gage. It appeared that Simone and Skyler might offer challenges, and Jules warmed to the game. Two beautiful women, three days in space, and a quest for something that may not exist.
Skyler stood, which signaled Gage to rise to his feet, and Jules followed. She looked at the two of them and, as an excuse to spend a short time alone before being locked into Athena’s small space for three days, she announced she had to check on one more thing and would
