Mase pulled away and cradled my face in his hands. Then a beautiful grin bloomed across his mouth and evaporated the dark hollowness in his cheeks and the worry in his eyes. "You did it."

I could only nod, even though I had so much to say, so many questions and a few answers.

"The Saelises?" he asked.

"Gone."

"Holy shit."

"Their ship?"

"It was already gone when the news broke that you were arrested."

"Is Parker - " ...