8
Darius, Battleship Resolution
The ache, the guilt of failing my brother, of his death was nothing compared to the thought of losing her. My life. My pair bond. Mine.
I held Lily cradled to my chest as I hurried to our quarters. I avoided eye contact with everyone we passed on the battleship, not wanting to stop and talk. Introduce the newest Elite Starfighter from Earth. She was a celebrity. I knew that, logically. The success of the previous two Earth females had ensured Lily’s arrival was highly anticipated by all Velerions. Everyone wanted to get a closer look. Meet her. Make her a friend.
The fifth officer who called out a greeting made me grind my teeth and turn down a less traveled route on the large ship.
I had no patience for others. The medical team had made me wait. Genera
