Wind Demon Triology: Book II: Evil Wind by Charlotte Boyett-Compo Read Free Book Online

Having him come here would be suspicious."
    "Aye, well, someone might question what a Necromanian woman is doing on an Amazeen ship,” Kahmal suggested.
    "I go to Rysalia Prime for the Feast,” Zainabu stated. “What other reason do I need?"
    "Works for me,” Dorrie pronounced.
    "I know nothing of Triso. Who will go with me to my brother's so we will get what we need?” Zainabu said.
    "Me,” Dorrie said. “I'm a med tech. I know exactly what to ask for."
    "Demissie will demand payment for the drug."
    Kahmal nodded and instructed Tyrian to fetch the box of credits from her quarters. “Bring it all."
    "Attention LRC the Alluvia ,” the Ionarian Fleet Command hailed. “You are not to attempt a docking until we have scanned your ship."
    "They'll see we have a man onboard!” Tyrian gasped.
    "He's not a man right now,” Sern said, lightly passing her psychic ability through Cree's mind. “He is all beast although he's more than aware of what's going on."
    Every woman on the bridge watched the IFC light scan as it pulsed slowly through their ship, inspecting everything on board.
    ""LRC the Alluvia ,” Ionary Fleet Command hailed them. “You are cleared to land. Please keep your were beasts onboard your vessel. We have strict laws governing such creatures. They are not welcome on Ionary."
    Kahmal smiled. “I bet that went over big with our Reaper."
    Sern winced at the outraged roar that came from the containment cell and ricocheted through her sensitive mind.
    The Alluvia landed an hour later at the busy docking hub on Guilder's Cay. Dozens of ships were taking off and landing at regular intervals and security troopers were everywhere, their dark blue uniforms and laser impulse rifles announcing their presence on the docking hub.
    "We had to land on a penal colony,” Chanz complained. “By the goddess I hope they don't decide to do a spot inspection and demand admittance."
    "They aren't about to board our ship,” Kahmal said. “Not with two were beasts onboard.” She turned to her crew. “Who's going to do what while we're here?"
    "'Dilla and I will scout for what we need to repair the duplicator and the E.S.U.s,” Chanz said.
    "I'll go shopping for some clothes for my.... “Deon stopped. “Who shall I say the clothes are for?"
    "Let me get the clothes,” Kahmal said. “No one will look twice at me when I mention the garments are for my breeders."
    "I imagine not,” Dorrie said.
    "I will also order enough supplies for the next two days,” Kahmal said. “I will have the supplies delivered while I am shopping for clothing."
    Sern, Deon, and Aegean stayed behind as Kahmal, Dorrie, Zainabu, Chanz and Tyrian left the ship. Aegean locked the ship down, keeping a close watch on the vid-coms to make sure no one tried to gain admittance to the Alluvia .
    * * * *
    Demissie Waberi was not happy to see his sister on his doorstep. He had not seen her in ten years and would have been just as happy to go another ten before having to deal with her again. He was less happy to see her accompanied by a white woman—a Terran at that. He stared down his hawk like nose at Zainabu, refusing to allow her to enter his hut.
    "What are you about, woman?” he demanded in his loud, base voice. “Why are you bothering me?"
    "We have business with you, my brother,” Zainabu said, not in the least inhibited by her brother's gruff manner. “Paying business."
    Sweeping his cautious gaze along the street, Demissie reluctantly stepped aside so the women could enter. “This had best be worth my time, Zain!"
    Dorrie wrinkled her nose at the harsh smell emanating from the interior of Waberi's abode. It was an overpowering stench that made her stomach juices curdle.
    "You are making ayana,” the Necromanian woman said. “It smells heavenly. Where did you find pig intestines on Ionary?"
    "You did not come here to discuss my culinary abilities. What is it you want?” her brother snarled.
    Zainabu looked to Dorrie.
    "A month's supply of