Was it wrong I felt suddenly stunned, as though someone hit me on the head again?

"Is it time, then?" I met Iepa's eyes, stunned to think this could be over very soon. Which meant rescuing Quaid and the Zornovs would have to wait.

But every minute ticking by with them in Belaisle's hands could mean their death. Maybe not Trill and her brothers, not if he thought he needed them. But Quaid was a liability.

Yes, I worried about him. A lot. Sue me for still ...