Chapter 4 (Celeste Rising)

“Fire!” she said.

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“Ships!” cried Perry as they all froze. “We’re surrounded!”

At this moment, half a dozen men in armour materialised at the back of the bridge, guns ready, aiming at the crew.

Lea spun around, drew her own gun while still turning, and in one fluid motion fired six flashes in…