This week, I'm jumping ahead a little bit (can't give away *ALL* my goodies, after all) in FALLEN. Aston escapes Jaysen Ro for the time being (as if there was any doubt), but has crash-landed on a nearby planet. Enjoy today's snippet...
Swapping out new modules for new ones took no time at all, and I certainly hoped Ro’s ship had suffered more damage than mine. If not, my escape plan was going to be short-lived.
Except Jeanie had to make it all the more interesting. “There appear to be several beings approaching.”
“It can’t be Ro and his thugs.”
“These seem to be natives of the planet.”
“Can we still lift off?”
Jeanie took a moment before responding. “The most likely result would be to cause them harm from flying sand from the underbelly exhaust ports.”
It was still mighty tempting, considering I didn’t know these people at all.
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I hope he doesn't hurt them. I'm sure they're just coming to lend a hand!
ReplyDeleteOr other body parts, perhaps... ;-)
ReplyDeleteHow does Aston always manage to get himself in sticky situations. I'm not worried though. He'll find a way. He always does. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteWell, technically, he's not in a sticky situation...yet. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSwapping new for new?
ReplyDeleteNot sure I follow...?
ReplyDelete...but he's a better man than that, right?
ReplyDeleteRight? :)
Great snippet, as always.
Hmm..what a dilemma.
ReplyDeleteHe's not going to right?
Well, we never quite know how Aston's going to react to people or situations...it's part of his undeniable charm. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBury them all in your wake and get out while you can
ReplyDeleteThat would be the smart thing to do, given his track record...
ReplyDeleteHa! Aston, be nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet!
Something tells me that this particular situation isn't going to be as bad as his other encounters. Then again, knowing his history...
ReplyDeleteOne always has to keep that in mind...but maybe it's a mobile spacecraft repair unit or something. ;-P
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