Talokta stood in the open doorway of Leahs quarters observing her and Samara eating breakfast, chatting and laughing.
He allowed a small smile to paint his chiselled lips. Looking at the queen was something he could do all dayso much pleasure he derived from just seeing her.
Now, just looking was all he could do, he had to have all his wits about him. Kalvich had left him in charge of a great responsibility, once more.
The obvious trust his boss had yet again placed in him humbled the Sotoid commander. Though he knew he would always be scrutinized through his unprofessionalism.
Ten minutes earlier he had stood proud, saluted and swore the blood oath to his superior, who saluted warmly back, and once more hugged him.
Sotoid Alt-Vit 626 clear. Chotars voice boomed from the control room. Soma, at the helm of the Vectra addressed the Supreme Ruler. Sire, we are clear to leave on your order.
Ten seconds later the Vectra was out of range of the D-ships sensors.