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that the man had no choice but to slip out of him. "What? Why didn't you say so earlier? Fuck!"
    When Carl had come away from Braden, he stepped off the cot, a quirky smile on his lips. His cock was massive, with a bulging head that Ely could have so easily taken into his mouth. In fact, the man's genitals had a wonderful red tinge to them from all the action he had given to Braden over the course of the night.
    Braden was also hard, but before Ely could admire him in more detail, he scrambled off the bed, pulling up the sheet to cover himself before he spoke to Commander Okinawa.
    Ely followed.
    "I hope I didn't disturb you, Cadet Braden," the commander chimed when Braden set himself into position in front of the comm panel.
    Braden saluted, cleared his throat with a gentle cough. "No, sir, you didn't."
    "Good. At 0900 hours I want you to come to my ready room. I have an away mission for you. Your commanding officer has suggested you, so you'll be my right hand man. We will take a shuttle to investigate a strange energy that's surrounding the Mandrake . Can you handle that, Cadet Braden?"
    "Yes, sir, I can."
    "I already have cadet Ely on board. I want you to choose a pilot and a science and logistics officer. I think that'll be all we'll need for a cruise around the ship."
    Without hesitation, Braden said, "I suggest Cadet Kale for pilot. I hear he's the best for his class, sir."
    Commander Okinawa nodded. "And science and logistics?"
    There was a pause. Being a command cadet, it was part of Braden's responsibilities to know all those of his class and of all disciplines. Away missions were common and if a commander didn't know his crew, how could he pick a successful team? "I believe Cadet Emerson would be a good choice for that role, sir."
    Ely almost fainted.
    Did he just say Cadet Emerson ? Ely felt his feet and hands tingle, his stomach churn and his throat tighten. He was also sure all the blood had drained away from his face. Seemed he was going to visit Emerson first thing in the morning for sure now. Was he ready? He sure hoped so. On one level, he was thrilled to be working with Emerson. On another, he was petrified. What if the man was still mad at him? How could he operate at peak efficiency then? The last thing he wanted to do was let Commander Okinawa down, especially seeing as he had been handpicked for an away mission.
    "Good choices," Commander Okinawa said, disturbing Ely from his thoughts. "I will inform the respective departments of your suggestions. Until 0900 I suggest you get some rest. Okinawa, over and out."
    Braden saluted. "Yes, sir." When the screen went blank, he called out to Carl. "Get that dick of yours over here. We've got to finish what we started before I need to get ready for my mission."
    "Sure thing," Carl said, coming into view. His cock still rock hard. Had he jacked himself off to remain at full mast while Braden was on the comm? No matter, he was a damn beautiful sight. But not as beautiful as Emerson. He yearned for him in a way he had never wanted for a man in his life. In the brief moment they had been together, Ely knew in his heart that right now he didn't want to be with anyone else.
    Braden flashed a glance back to Ely. "Last chance to get some action."
    Ely shook his head. "I need to get some shut eye. I've just worked a shift and 0900 is in five hours."
    Braden shrugged his shoulders. "Suit yourself."
    Ely headed for his cot, trying to ignore the sounds that emanated from Braden's room. He stripped down to his underwear and pulled back the bed clothes.
    "Can you wake me at 0830 hours, computer?"
    "Affirmative."
    For the first time in too many days, he didn't relieve himself before he slept. He was out like a light as soon as his head hit the pillow.

    Chapter Seven
    At 0845, Ely left his cabin. Braden was nowhere to be seen. Neither was Carl, for that matter. The General alarm was still active, Ely supposed it wouldn't be lifted until the energy field around the Mandrake had