Chapter 73

It was frustrating because the lower laser setting was not as effective against the insectoid shell of the enemy soldier. You needed to aim for the soft underbelly. It took overwhelming force to outgun and overcome the Zyptz and that was something he didn’t possess at the moment. The comm unit vibrated against his thigh.

“Tonas here.” He motioned to Flagen and tapped the comm unit. “Jonal, Bridge reports twenty Zyptz came up by way of the lightslip cargo bay. Four got through, two in the corridor, two in the StarRoom. Can you hold the position until we can reinforce?”

“I’ll have to. I can’t leave you alone. You don’t behave without me to curb you.”

Jonal forced a laugh and answered. “Tell Flagen I’m counting on him to keep you and Anya safe.”

“I’ll do my damn best, sir,” Flagen answered before Tonas could speak.