The tension on the ship grew with each jump point they approached and every jump they made. Everyone was expecting trouble well before they reached the destination.
Yet they encountered no Acolyte ships and saw no signs any had passed. If Drake hadn’t taken the information directly from the captive Acolyte’s mind he’d be starting to doubt they were going the right way.
From time to time he caught the questioning glances from his crew but he ignored them. He knew they were on the right track and his focus was on what they had to do when they got there.
At last they approached the seventh and last jump point. Once again there was no sign of any Acolytes at the jump point as they approached but that didn’t mean anything. Drake opened a channel to everyone in the ship.
“This is it. Th
