The night cycle on the Pillory had just ended, and the sudden jump out of the Hapes system to their new, undisclosed location had left most if the passengers a little lethargic. Especially, Luke mused, the ones who had been on Hapes until the early morning hours. Therefore, the two of them had the workroom all to themselves. It was a good thing. He doubted Jaina would want what he was about to say to be public. “I’m worried about your reaction, Master,” she dipped her head, breaking eye contact. “You want this.” “Very much,” she admitted. “Now tell me what you just said,” he ordered, calm. * * *