Vaako's Downfall, Book One of the Rina Series

“What do you mean prison?!” I gape at the scraggly man. “I didn’t do anything!”

“Ah-ah...you were in a security tape off Crematoria.”

“So??”

“There was no record of you either working or being imprisoned there.”

“Ugh…” I close my eyes and take a deep breath before screwing up my face. “Ew. Your ship smells like wet dog.” I open them. My captor is staring at me. “What?”

“I just took a shower.” I burst out laughing.

“That explains a lot.” He glares at me, and my laughter calms down. I lean forward and smell him. “Yup, it’s you.” I lean back as far as I can. “Gross.”

“Are you gonna get this tub moving or just sit there?” He asks the pilot whom is trying to hold in his laughter. He nods and starts the ship.

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Riddick’s POV

“And which way did they go?” The soldier points off into the distance. I turn to leave.

“Milord, there was a woman with them. The maid. She carried her onboard.” I stop and turn my head slightly like I’d done so many times before.

“Keep this information quiet.”

“Yes, Lord Marshal.”