The Space Spoon

nally open his eyes, he saw Shayla's jade glare. His body felt different and a weird metallic taste fouled his mouth. The Nub

I get for saving your life? Would

ing, enhancing his high cheekbones and amber eyes. He had a short beard that had not been shaved in a few days, which gave him a distinct

ew face, Tejeda aske

ng you. It was a piece of cake afte

t make me drink blood. It is enough to touch it. My pores will absorb an

y saving your life in

hest and gasped. Shayla fli

that I mis

mmed his head onto the floor

. "I hope he has a change of clothes aro

g a uniform to him over her shoulders

his new clothes, all the lights went out and

o open the coms. She raised her hand and swiped down,

screen. "Interplanetary Police is here

ed Shayla aside. "

e colors of the Interplanetary Police. "I am Captain Terry North of the Assault

planetary Police has no jurisdiction over me and my ship. You will turn aroun

n Terry North gaped before recovering his composure and repl

see Shayla through the transparent shade. She frowned, swip

drive it.' When I say it, on their monitor bleeps a red light with my rank and status. It

kin on her forehead deepened. "But why would

"It is not lame. It is all about Carme

ave you sent them back? Why

so, now I am the Syndicate of Cosmic Freedom's leader and you are on my side. We will steer this ship around an

arms over her chest. "Who said I'm

am is over. Have you ever considered a career in the police force? You have some mad detective skills. The system is corrupt and it needs more good people. Have you heard of the prosec

elf maybe a bit too much while he spun around in his chair. Suddenly, Tejeda stopped spinning and laughing.