THE STORY SO FAR: There is a strong attraction flaring between Cheloi Sie and her driver, Garza Yinalña . But after their first heated kiss, Garza flees, aghast at how she has succumbed to her passion for her superior officer. Besides, it wasn’t in her mission plan to find Cheloi a sympathetic character; not the person known as the Butcher of Sab-Iqur.

In Chapter Five of War Games, we find out a little more of Cheloi’s history. And, of course, while Garza may have escaped the Colonel once before, as her driver and aide, it’s inevitable that they talk alone again. After that first embrace, who will now say what to whom?

FAVOURITE CHAPTER QUOTES:

Cheloi: “There isn’t a military structure anywhere in the universe that’s airtight. They leak news, gossip and classified orders the way an antique spacesuit leaks atmosphere.”

Cheloi & Copan:
She looked at Copan. “You’re trying to distract me, aren’t you? Getting me to think of someone else besides Rumis.”
“Is it working?”
“Yes.”
“Then, in that case, yes. I am trying to distract you.”
His face was serious, but his eyes twinkled.

Garza: Garza cleared her throat. In one hand she held the Colonel’s uniform, recently laundered. In the other, she held the late afternoon’s despatches. In both, she held her nervously beating heart.