Chapter 50

Dara chose to give Kobrah the abbreviated version of Emma and Mikhail, the star-crossed lovers who were as famous as they were reviled among the Rhomanii.

They'd played an instrumental role in helping the lost Rhomanii prince find his way home. But the evil Mikhail, coveting his brother's fiance, killed him in a jealous fit, stole the queen, and fled before justice could be meted. It was considered the biggest of treacheries, given only the king's blood could run the special kingdom the Rhomanii called home.

"If I'm right, then these are the two most wanted Rhomanii people in the universe. At least they used to be a few centuries ago." Because all this had happened in the past.

"Or these could be random strangers," he said.

"Ship, who are these people?" Dara asked.

Not expecting a reply, he was startled when a machine-like voice, said, "Unable to comply with your request."

Kobrah stared at the ceiling. "What can you tell us?"

The vessel didn't speak again.