“What do you mean?” I couldn’t help but sound astonished. Doing a drug deal was never part of the plan.
The smuggler pursed her lips. “They’ll raise the alarm if they don’t get their drugs. They have always been clear about that with me. No drug deal, and you can kiss your other plans goodbye.”
Damn it, this was not good news.
Leanne piped up. Holding her head up high, she spoke confidently, “I’ll help her. We can do this.”
Muttering then broke out among the group.
I looked at Leanne straight in the eyes. “Are you sure you can do this?”
She nodded.
Her Mum and sister were eager to accompany her.
I had to put my foot down. “No way. You’d stick out too much. They can do the same drug deal, and we’ll look after the Emperor. You can mind the ship.”
It still took another uneasy hour before we docked. The smuggler knew all the correct codes and where to bring the ship down, which she did with a thud. “Don’t worry guys, I wouldn’t damage my baby.” Leanne walked beside her and rubbed her shoulder.
Tabitha whispered into my ear. “Ah, young love.”
I smiled. “Let’s go, people. Time is of the essence. We’re only going to get one chance to pull this off.”
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