Chapter 83. Relief

The sky turned pitch black as the shield closed tightly, and then a series of lights appeared along each line of the metal shield. There was no view of space, only the metal dome with lights. Red felt trapped not only in the ship but also in the arms of Aamon, who had stolen her first kiss.

Aamon parted his lips and touched Red's lower lip lightly. "It's done."

Red just shook her head and looked down, trying to pull herself out of Aamon's embrace.

"I'm sorry, it was an emergency measure," Aamon continued.

"I know. Thank you."

Red slipped out of Ursula's arms after Aamon released the hug; she was entirely out of it. But that didn't last long when she saw the scene in After Domini, which had suffered quite a bit of damage. Suddenly, Red remembered Kit and Fiona.

"My friends," Red muttered. "I have to find them."

"Wait, Red."

Aamon tugged at the girl's arm, then touched Red's lips. There was a strong inner urge that made Aamon