Tag Archives: Anise Jayne

Docked at a far slip, back at the Midorian. I have to admit, being back here makes me a little nervous. He’s playing with my hair, my ears. Getting ready to leave, but not wanting to leave me just yet. He hasn’t told me what he’s leaving for yet, just asked me to trust him, [...]

Halloran. Sgt. David R. Halloran. The information I paid Ahmed for. A name, and a contact. Narrowed down a list of people Brightman would possibly have handed Anise to. He served under him for years. Figured it would have to be military.

He hasn’t let go of me. The weight of what he’s said heavy in the air between us. Still held by my hair, standing on my toes. Pressed hard against the wall, his chest to mine, a furnace. Violence thick in the air. Let my hands slide down to his hips. Still afraid. His anger [...]

I had never seen a woman shined before. A female convict wouldn’t have lived long enough to have it done. Her eyes lowered, trying to hide her fear from me. Clear silver pools, shining with their own inner light. Hidden. A slow blink. Soft lips parted slightly, in the shock of seeing in a completely [...]

He stayed with me. I had half expected him to turn me over. Feared it, when that other doctor took hold of my arm. But he never let go of me. Never left me. His voice, deep and quiet in my ear, telling me I would be all right, and that he wouldn’t let anyone [...]