Page 94 of Commander’s Mate

“Why stay?”

“Family debt. Fear. Home. One believed the employer would keep his promise.”

Harper looked sick.

“I hate that.”

“So do I.”

“Still their choice.”

“Yes.”

She sat.

“This is going to be harder than I thought.”

“Yes.”

Pyrr came in.

“The convoy captain filed a complaint.”

Harper looked up.

“Against us?”

“Yes.”

“For saving eighteen people?”

“For delaying medical cargo.”

“Did the cargo arrive?”

“Yes.”

“Then he can bite me too.”

Pyrr looked at me.

“I like her.”

“No.”

Harper ignored us.

“What did we get paid?”

Tivid displayed the amount.

Her eyes widened.

“That much?”

“Escort work is profitable.”

“And repair?”