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I spotted the headlight only a short distance away. I watched the
boat with its human cargo go out to sea and my heart began to
pound. A strong hand grabbed my arm.
‘Your signal was lost, Aelius, and our computers could not track
you. But they could find you Ma’am. Would you care to explain?’
His grip tightened.
I closed my eyes and focused on my breathing.
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The Quest For
Freedom
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