An Abyss of Light (The Light Trilogy)
“The rain had stopped, leaving dark clouds clustered over the peaks. Pines pierced the sky like dark spears. Mist huddled around their trunks, swirling in the breeze.
Jeremiel crouched on a forested hill overlooking the city. Towering triangular buildings clotted downtown Capitol. Reflective-paned windows gleamed ghostly in the murky light. The streets lay empty to the fog, though the landing field’s main gate swung wide open.
He shook his head, heaving a disgusted breath. What did they expect? ...That he’d take the bait and waltz right into their arms? “Surely you don’t think me that much of a fool?” he whispered to the cool damp wind. “Then again, maybe you do. You brave boys in purple aren’t known for being particularly bright.”
A frigid gust flattened his suit against his ribs as he stepped out to get a look at the corner of the spaceport. The twelve foot fence and a single gray building were visible. Six transport vessels dotted the landing field, but only one sat close enough to the fence that he might be able to get to it.MoreLess
Jeremiel crouched on a forested hill overlooking the city. Towering triangular buildings clotted downtown Capitol. Reflective-paned windows gleamed ghostly in the murky light. The streets lay empty to the fog, though the landing field’s main gate swung wide open.
He shook his head, heaving a disgusted breath. What did they expect? ...That he’d take the bait and waltz right into their arms? “Surely you don’t think me that much of a fool?” he whispered to the cool damp wind. “Then again, maybe you do. You brave boys in purple aren’t known for being particularly bright.”
A frigid gust flattened his suit against his ribs as he stepped out to get a look at the corner of the spaceport. The twelve foot fence and a single gray building were visible. Six transport vessels dotted the landing field, but only one sat close enough to the fence that he might be able to get to it.MoreLess
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