"The Sex Shifters" - читать интересную книгу автора (Manly D J)

"Impossible," Tavish shook his head. "All the sex shifters who survived

were equipped with electronic implants which revealed their exact location at all times. The moment one escaped, that information went directly to the law enforcement agency on Gender XЕand that was two generations ago. Besides, they'd all be dead now."

"If this is too close to home for you, Tavish," the Commander glanced at him uncertainly, "then I can sendЕ"

Tavish stood up. "You know I don't get emotionally involved in my work, Sir. I have a mission. I will complete it. When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow at 0800. Diamond will meet you when you arrive, and give you a full briefing on the situation. I will have the space craft ready and waiting for you in hold 10, and Tavish, I expect a report every twelve hours."

"Yes, Sir. Of course."

"Oh, and one more thing," the commander said, "Burke is going along on this one. You're going to need her help."

Tavish's face fell. "Oh come on, Commander. How much punishment am I supposed to take? I justЕ" Tavish glanced over helplessly at Sam, who looked like he wanted to laugh.

"Okay, get out," he said.

Sam stood up, and nodded to the commander before following Tavish out of the office. "Hold up," he said, trying to catch up with Tavish. "Are you alright?"

"Of course, why wouldn't I be?"

"Well, a couple of reasons. I know you come from GenderX andЕthe sex shifters wereЕ"

"Ancient history, before I was born," he said. "Sam, I'm telling you, there aren't any sex shifters left. Those who report seeing them are daydreaming."

"If you say so. And Cassandra coming along," Sam grinned. "Do you think she already knew when you guys were in the cafeteria that sheЕ"

"Probably," he scowled. "Who knows? Look, I'm beat. I'm going home for some shut eye. With Burke along, I'm going to have to be alert."

"Yeah, she could hurt you real bad."

"Funny guy. See you tomorrow, Bud."

Samuel gave his friend a quick salute and headed out the door to his hover craft. Tavish walked past him, waved briefly, and walked over to his own.



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Cameron reclined back on the king sized bed and yawned. It had been another late night. She giggled as she crawled down to the bottom of the bed and opened the velvet bag. UmЕblue velvet. She ran her hand over it a minute. She loved that colour pouch, especially when it was used to carry rubies.

"What are you giggling about?" Shane walked into the room suddenly, already dressed in jean shorts and a blue t-shirt.

Cameron tipped the bag upside down and let the sparkling gems spill out over the pink satin sheet. "This, my dear husband."

Shane shook his head. "You're such a naughty girl."