Chapter 80

“That just makes me a well-educated prostitute.”

“And being a physician makes me a well-educated bastard as Sister Edwana took great pains to remind me.” Anya linked her arms through Syn’s and they moved to sit on Syn’s bunk. As I said, I am an empath. I seeyou. You are tough on the outside, but soft and loving beneath the hard exterior.” Anya smiled.

“I’m embarrassed I came on so strong. I expect disdain, therefore I shoot before I get shot. For example, that hulk that brought you here…”

“TeZaron?”

“I suppose that’s his name. He visibly reacted to my presence. I felt like he lifted his nose as if he smelled something off. He was in such a hurry to leave, he didn’t even make you sure you were comfortable.” Tigger jumped up onto Anya’s bed.

“According to Jonal and Tonas, he is a Sarran Elder and traveling incognito. I don’t think he was happy to be outed.”

“He sure had a funny reaction to me.”