Chapter 79

tablet. “Don’t worry, dear. We’ll take good care of you until this is resolved.”

— — —

Leon dropped his travel bag on the bunk Kira typically used while

traveling on the Raven .

The three other members of the team were settling into their own bunks,

watching him stow the minimal items he’d brought with him. Kira wasn’t

exaggerating about how tightknit they are.

He finished and sat down on his bunk. “Thanks for not objecting to me

coming with you on this mission,” he said to them with what he hoped was a

warm smile.

“You know the equipment we need to get. It’s in the best interest of the

mission to have you along,” Nia said.

“We’re doing this for Kira,” Kyle responded without looking up from his

own activities.

Leon nodded. “I wouldn’t expect otherwise.” He paused. “I know it’s

probably strange for you to think of her being in a relationship with anyone.”

“She was gone for less than a week and came home with a guy. Yeah, it’s