Jess turned to look at the other two. Sal had both hands against her neck, staring eyes wide at her collar on the ground with a smile on her face.
Matt had a face like thunder. He looked up, catching both their gazes before speaking.
“We’re dead,” he said flatly.
“What?” spluttered Sal. “Why?”
“That’s why.” Matt gestured at the collars. “We’ve found a way to get them removed. The guards won’t allow that story to get out. The moment they see us we’re dead. If we step outside so the rest of the prisoners can see then they’re all dead too.”
Sal and Jess sat shocked, the truth of his words sinking in. Matt looked up and around at the ship.
“Not even like we can make a run for it in this thing. We’d have to find a way out of these hangars and dodge everything they can throw at u
