Chapter 40

Zak caught Nema before she hit the floor, the lack of robe showcasing the slimness of her frame. She fit nicely in his arms. He'd never noticed before since Ray handled her the first time, carrying her straight into the ship and putting her to bed as they raced ahead of the Obsidian Market's explosion.

Thus far he'd only watched her via a video feed while she slept off the effects of the stun gun. Most people took only a few turns of a minor cog to recover. She went through several sleep cycles.

Which was why he snarled at Ray. "What did you shoot her for?"

"Because she was about to murder you."

"How do you figure? She was bare-handed."

"I could kill you bare-handed," Ray observed.

"Maybe. Don't forget I got an upgrade not long ago." He stepped back from the bed and flexed.

To which Ray snorted. "Anytime you want to go. . ."