Jazin’s head jerked up. He had fallen into a light sleep, thanks in part to the utter exhaustion in his body and to the pain patches that still helped to relieve some of his discomfort. His eyes searched the darkness of his cell. He had heard Star’s voice.
He could swear he could almost feel her warm breath against his skin. She was close. His eyes closed tightly as he fought against the fear that rose inside him like lava inside a volcano that could no longer contain it.
He had been left blissfully alone for the past few hours since Jarmen had left to see if he could pick up any signs of communication or get a feel for when Tai Tek was expected to return. A shudder rocked Jazin’s body. He hoped the councilman hadn’t returned. He was hanging onto life by a thread. He had only had the sma
