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“Rod should go spy on them.” Fig felt responsible for part of the trouble they faced. He’d placed the order that had alerted Marisol of Clone World funds being used to gain Anna. He was certain the human had tracked the shipment to him. “I’ll provide support for Free with my shuttle instead of Rod. That way, we’ll have the firepower of three shuttles to fight off an attack in case Marisol has set a trap.”
“I could take my shut?”
“No.” Blade cut Big off. “You belong here to keep our families safe. That’s your priority. Fig, Free, and I can handle whatever is on that waiting shuttle. Rod should travel on to the station to spy on the subsidiary company of DJD Clone Corp.”
“Agreed.” Rod nodded. “Deal with Ms. Florigo while I find out what is going on at the station facility on Mandora. I’ll send a message if I need assistance to free any clones they might have grown inside vats there.”
“We went from being bored to taking severe risks,” Big muttered. “And now we have a hell of a lot to lose.”
Fig understood. He had Anna now to worry about. At times, he wondered why he fought so hard to survive. That wasn’t an issue any longer. All he wanted now was a long future with the female he had fallen in love with.
“Life can’t be that cruel to us anymore,” he muttered, holding the gazes of his fellow clones. “We’ve suffered enough in the past, fought for our freedom, and it’s time we finally catch some breaks. I don’t want to die for a very long time now that I have found happiness.”
“I’m still seeking my purpose, so hopefully I’ll find it on Mandora if I’m able to rescue some clones.” Rod cleared his throat. “Even if I’m wrong, I like having a task.”
“We’ll be too far away if you need immediate backup, Rod.” Big appeared grim as he shared his thoughts.
“I’ll keep attempting to contact Ram. It’s possible he’ll get my messages and meet me at that station. Right now, I’m only planning on spying on Jorgonson Industries to discover what they are up to. I won’t do anything rash. I’m not suicidal.”
“Good enough.” Big turned, starting to walk away. “Let’s eat, and we’ll discuss this more.”
Blade started to follow him, but Rod headed the other way.
“I’m leaving now. Give my apologies to your females and the human married couple. I’ve stayed long enough already.”
Big stopped, spun, and put his hands on his hips. “You can leave tomorrow.”
“I’m leaving now.” Rod kept walking, heading toward one of the far docking doors.
“Let him go,” Blade quietly murmured. Then he raised his voice, shouting. “Contact us if you get into trouble. We’ll come!”
Rod lifted a hand and gave them a thumbs up, indicating that he’d heard. He accessed his docked shuttle before disappearing inside and sealing the doors behind him. Red lights flashed above the lock in seconds, warning that the vessel there was releasing the clamps.
“He shouldn’t go alone.”
“Fig, he doesn’t have anything yet to keep him here.” Blade motioned for him to walk with him and Big. “We’re the lucky ones who have found love and companionship. Rod won’t find that here, but maybe he will on Mandora if DJD is producing illegal clones that need to be rescued.”
All three of them left the docking area together. The communication band on Big’s wrist chirped a few times. It was linked to the station computer. He shared the updates as they came in. Rod had safely maneuvered through the asteroids they’d left to protect and shield the station.
“Gemma is going to be pissed that Rod didn’t say goodbye,” Big predicted. “She’s been trying to talk him into staying ever since he showed up with Hailey’s parents. I kept telling her that he felt like a third wheel.”
“Rod did feel that way.” Blade nodded. “He hated that we were all paired up except him. I do hope he’s able to rescue some clones and that at least one of them is a female that might be interested in him.”
Fig silently hoped for that, too. “When are you going to send a secure message to Free about Marisol? I didn’t ask what her situation was concerning power and supplies on the shuttle.”
“I’ll do that after the celebration meal. The females have been planning it ever since you informed us you were coming home and bringing your Anna to live here.”
“We assigned you to one of the manager quarters near us,” Big let Fig know. “Gemma wanted your Anna close in case she struggled with being a clone.”
“Anna isn’t having any difficulties with her new body or how it was made. She’s incredibly resilient.”
“You did bring her back from death.” Blade shot him a grin. “I just want to know what prompted you to have an old human turned into one of us.”
“Anna was kind and smart.” Fig cleared his throat, choking a little with emotion. “I told her what I was before she was killed. Anna not only accepted me but encouraged me to live and find love. She deserved better than to die in a bar by a criminal.”
They entered one of the living areas on the massive mining station after taking a lift. Fig remembered the layout well since he’d helped bring the place back online after it had been abandoned by the humans. He even remembered where Big had decided to live. They entered one of the large homes that high-level mining employees used to inhabit. He breathed easier the second he saw Anna.
A long dining table had been set up between the living area and the kitchen. The female and male humans were all seated there as a Magna served platters of food and trays of drinks. Anna smiled when she saw him.
