Ka'Cit's Haven (Riv’s Sanctuary #3)

Just how many of them were there?

They were battering the ship with bullets now and she glanced at Ka’Cit.

“Think we will make it?”

He was settled in his seat now and punching the controls.

“They’re too far away to penetrate the hull but in the next few seconds…”

“They’ll fill us up with holes.”

Ka’Cit nodded.

“Let’s go.”

He didn’t need to hear twice.

The ship surged forward and up, slipping through into the airlock even as she felt it begin to shudder.

She glanced at Ka’Cit.

Would they make it?

But his eyes were sure.

“I’m taking you home. Safe. I wouldn’t settle for less, ta’ii.”

* * *

Nia slipped out of the seat restraints and leaned forward, staring out of the view screen.

Her heart was still thumping in her throat even though it had been a few minutes since they’d shot out from the service satellite.

“We’re not being followed.” She couldn’t believe it.

Ka’Cit grunted. “They might have trouble following us or anyone else for at least a full cycle.”

Shock made her turn to look at him. “What did you do?”

Ka’Cit shrugged. “Just thought their engine needed a…downgrade.”

He held up something in his hand and she realized it was the same thing he’d been clutching when he’d been running toward her.

“What is that?”

“A propulsion converter.” He glanced at it. “And look at that. It’s encased in talix metal. Might come in handy to a few humans we know.”

Ka’Cit’s eyes twinkled a little and she knew he probably smiled underneath that mask of his.

Nia grinned and threw her arms around his neck.

“Oh my God. I can’t believe we did it…thank you.”

He stiffened a little before relaxing into her embrace.

“You’ve been putting yourself in danger a lot for me.”

“I haven’t.” His whisper was low and she eased off him enough to look into his eyes.