When he checked the low-priority message, Drake found it was from Sonia and she had asked to meet in private. Not wanting to stay in his cabin where he’d experienced such intense emotions and memories, Drake sent a reply saying they should meet in the ready room.
As Drake made his way to meet her he worried about what might be about to happen. Sonia had always been an amazing first officer and a great asset but now the very skills that made her such a useful part of the crew also made her a risk. Drake worried it wouldn’t take too many clues for her to piece together at least some idea of what was happening on board the Dagger.
She was waiting outside the ready room when he reached it. Her face was tight and her eyes looked troubled, though Drake didn’t get the impression her worry w
