Princess Elkava of the family Ominar is third in line for the enormous Euphratorian Empire, but she wished for adventure beyond the empire’s scope. When a new star system is discovered she wants to go ‘solo’ and explore but her emperor father refuses to let her travel without a detail of warships as escorts.
Kandon of the family Vaker is concerned for his dwindling family, refugees from a distant solar system. As leader of his people, even at his young age he must find the truth. The lovely intruder could only be a Vaker or Ominar, even though she gives another family name, but has she come to back the government who seeks genocide against his family?
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“Shields now!” she ordered her second-in-command,
Major Agent Noaster.
“Already done.” The blond woman, head of her
military here on the Eager Explorer, sounded as
competent as Elkava knew her to be. But, capability might
not be enough if the unknown starship proved aggressive.
::We did not even know the name of your planet. As I
said, we are a peaceful people. We have no wish to cause
problems.:: She couldn’t take the chance that the
unknown assailant would have more powerful weapons.
::Allow us to leave, and we will not return unless invited.
Send a representative to the Euphratorian Empire and we
can discuss any communications between us.::
::Euphratorian Empire?::
::Yes. Have you heard of it?::
::That does not matter.::
::Then seek us out and invite us.::
::And have our starships blown apart as soon as they
entered Euphratorian airspace?::
::That would not happen. You would be monitored but
allowed to speak your need. Since you know Venixen, you
could communicate with us without any problem. I repeat,
we are peaceful. We welcome visitors to our part of the
universe.::
::Too late. Your motives must be investigated. Prepare
to be boarded.::
