by Aurelia Skye
“There are some bases the government hides, hon. They don’t want civvies to know all their secrets.”
I was intrigued by the idea of an underground base, or whatever it was. I assumed it had to be underground, but maybe it was simply masquerading as something more mundane. I was trying to figure that out, wondering where it could be located.
“Can I come with you?” The words escaped my mouth before I could call them back, and I waited for a wave of regret that never came.
I’d known in my heart I was going to have to leave my home, probably sooner rather than later, and permanently, so if I had to, it was sensible to do so now in the company of soldiers who might be able to help me stay alive long enough to learn how to keep myself that way. I anxiously awaited an answer as I stared at the captain, who was clearly the one in charge, though I was certain any formal military organization had fallen apart months ago, along with the rest of the government.
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About Aurelia
Aurelia Skye is the pen name USA Today bestselling author Kit Tunstall uses when writing science fiction romance. It’s simply a way to separate the myriad types of stories she writes so readers know what to expect with each “author.”
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