Just after Carina faded into sleep there was a knock at the door. Ishaan held in the swear and went to answer it after he pulled his pants back on. The Flight didn’t care about casual nudity, but he wasn’t there yet.

It was Ceris at the door and she held what looked like a string bag that was completely filled with golden orbs. “I have brought the orbs you requested Soul-mate.”

“Thank you, Ceris.” Ishaan smiled and the young woman blushed and shoved the ...