Lost Sols 1: Ancient Treasure by James Bisceglia Read Free Book Online Page B

note explaining where they were going and why. Not a word was said as he started packing. They were now more determined then ever and the excitement began to build. With the packing complete the two of them left for the airport knowing very soon they wouldn’t have to worry about the government watching them anymore. Once they were off the planet the government would be handicapped by the ruthless nature of space. He began to worry about getting off the planet after what had happened with Maria. The government could hide his death even easier. Space launches still weren’t one hundred percent safe. It was comforting to know his uncle was now involved. He hoped a safe plan was in place to get them off the planet.
    Dominic Moretti sat and watched his father Enzo and his associate Randy discussing his future. His father was concerned about him. According to his father his short temper was making him too much of a public figure in New York and a liability to his father’s organization. The local police had their eye on him for a couple of petty crimes. The police would never have enough evidence for an arrest, but his father was not happy. Dominic believed he was being overprotective. Having just turned nineteen it was past time he became his own man. The plan to send him into space to cool off and to learn patience seemed to be a waste of time. It ruined what he had planned for his own future. He had paid his dues and followed the advice of his father most of the time. His methods may have brought too much attention, but the results justified his actions. He could learn to be more discrete.
    Perhaps his father might be convinced a different plan would be more effective. Space seemed boring and uneventful. With so much to offer his family, Dominic believed his destiny was on Earth. There was no reason he couldn’t stay on Earth if he exercised more caution. “Dominic, I know what you’re thinking. I was young once too. You must trust me on this.” he said. His father was the one person he wouldn’t cross. “If you say so Dad. But I still think I can help you in New York. If I do this, I would like more responsibility when I come back.” he said. “When you come back we will discuss your role in the family business.” his father said.
    Vincent and Dalton were impressed with the spaceport. It was big and it was busy. There was a time when it sat mostly abandoned with very few projects to keep the place busy. Times had changed. It was busy and in the coming years it would only get busier. Launches were taking off daily and other spaceports were in the planning stages in Arizona and Louisiana. As they passed through security Vincent wondered if the security would be able to keep the CIA out of the facility. The CIA likely had someone planted inside already. He would speak with Enzo about passing along any messages from Dalton’s biologist friend Tony if he should have anything to report. The mysteries surrounding the findings in the Antarctic needed to be answered. If it could be proven alien biological material had been found, it would prove Maria’s claims.
    The two of them were escorted to a large office where they had expected to meet with Enzo and Randy. Instead they found a third person. “Gentlemen let me introduce Randy Stedman. I believe you know my son Dominic as well Vincenzo. Please sit down as we have much to discuss. I will say a few things and then I will hand it over to Randy. First things first, Dominic will be accompanying you and Dalton. Dominic needs a change of pace and he will also be representing my interests as well as the interests of Randy in this expedition. I’m growing old and have acquired a great many things. I’m still interested in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow however. For operational reasons Dominic will be required to follow the instructions of the Captain and he will be there to assist you with anything you might need. He is young but he gets things done. I haven’t