SCIMITAR
THIRTY-SIX HOURS FROM EARTH
Sadi was sitting in the mess lounge very early, enjoying the steaming mug of coffee. She was an early riser anyway, and she had been up half the night trying to convince Teeria and Palta that nothing had happened the night before when she had disappeared to find Androcles. They had found his brother and sisters right where he said they would and Sadi discovered exactly what he had said to be very true. The three of them were much lower key and the meal had been splendid. Arrarn was exceptionally intelligent, and Normya and Zarah were refreshing and giddy. They only managed to embarrass Andro three times. She and Andro had shared looks of desire and passion all evening, combined with gentle caresses and touches. It was so perfect… so absolutely right… and Sadi could not help but wonder if it was not all a dream.
"Can we join you?" The female voice asked.
