Lost Empire 35
Mara’s eyes were still wide; it had been exactly like the emperor had said. She’d only been asleep for possibly two hours at the most. Here she was hearing a voice in her head of one of the ships. Looking over at Derrick she asked, “Uh Sire? Do you want me to go to my ship right now?” She asked. “I’m not all that sure right now Captain,” Hartwell said with a wry smile on his face. “As upset as you were, do you really think that you are ready for this?” Mara snapped to attention as she saluted both Hartwell and Derrick. “Yes sir, I am more than ready!” Mara’s face a look of consternation as she was staring at Hartwell after what he’d said. Hartwell turned to Derrick still with a wry smile …