The Devil's Heart - Carmen Carter [128]
“So tell me about the Dream Gem instead. I need to know where it is.”
Camenae finished polishing the wineglass, then she slid the chip back across the counter. “You’re in luck. Someone else has already paid that bill, and she gave me permission to answer your question free of charge.”
His eyes brightened with anticipation.
“The Gem is gone,” said Camenae. “Gone beyond the reach of any being in this galaxy.”
He shook his head angrily, refusing to believe. She shrugged and picked up yet another glass to clean.
“You don’t understand—I must find it!” said the young man.
“And if you don’t?”
“I must! The Gem is a part of my heritage. It once belonged to my people, and I would give my life for the chance to get it back.”
“You’re too late to make that sacrifice.”
Camenae stopped in mid-motion. “Why does this mean so much to you?”
At first it seemed the boy would not answer, but at last he said, “T’Sara would have understood …
I’m the last of the Ikkabar and …” Some strong emotion choked off his next words.
“No, don’t stop now,” said Camenae softly. “Tell me more. Perhaps I can help.”
She set aside the glass, leaned her elbows on the bar counter, and began to listen.
THE END
Table of Contents
Prologue
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 27
CHAPTER 28
CHAPTER 29
CHAPTER 30
CHAPTER 31
CHAPTER 32
CHAPTER 33
CHAPTER 34
Epilogue