Chapter Thirty-Two
Yehfe and Hsing made their way down into the crater. The injured Grey lay between them on a gurney that they carried. Traversing the harsh, dry earth of the red planet was difficult. The climate of the planet had no effect on the Grey, but still, his breathing grew more and more labored with each step they took.
Yehfe was certain that if he and Hsing delivered a dead body, they would not be received well. Approaching the side of a mountain, a hatch opened. Hsing tossed a look over his shoulder. Yehfe sent a signal of agreement and the two descended into the belly of the opening.
After a few steps inside, the hatch closed and darkness cloaked them. It took Yehfe’s eyes only a short time to adjust. Before they did, he heard the distinct shuffling of bodies coming toward
