Silver Star

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Ben entered the hospital wing, ready to take Saya back to his room. He tried to make sure everything would be perfect for her, as this would be her first time in his suite aboard the Supreme Leaders Ship. Once she was herself again, he would show her the ship and trust her to leave the room without him. He prayed that would make her happy.

Saya was still asleep but the breathing mask had been removed and the monitors were removed from her chest.

Before he could approach her, one of the doctors hesitantly approached him.

"Commander, we found something we need to bring to your attention"

"What is it?" He snapped

The doctor reached a shaking hand out and Ben saw a very small chip in the palm of his hand.

"We found this in your wife's arm, Commander."

Ben looked at it, several different thoughts going through his head

"What kind of chip is it?"

"Sir, after some testing we discovered it is an infertility chip. Many women use them as standard birth control. We weren't sure if you knew about it or not."

Ben looked over to Saya. It's possible the Healers Order required the women to receive the chip. Although it's hard to believe such a strict Order would not trust their members to abide by their own vows.

The doctor brought him back from his thoughts.

"Commander, with the chip removed her system will go back to normal. What should be done with the chip?"

"Can it safely be placed back in her arm?"

"Yes. We can do it now with no issues"

"Do it."

Ben knew a long time ago he wasn't meant to be a father. And Saya resigned to her fate to never birth children. Although he wondered why she never once told him about the chip.

The doctor sanitized the chip, placed it in a small insertion gun, and quickly inserted it back into her arm. Saya flinched as it entered her skin, but otherwise made no movement.

The doctor stepped away. "Her system will take 24 hours for the chip to begin working again"

Ben didn't bother responding to the doctor. He served his purpose. He quickly lifted Saya into his arms and exited the room.

The last 24 hours had been hell for Ben. The entire time he just thought of all the pain she made him feel and how he could possibly make her be happy to stand next to him. What Saya said was true, she did sacrifice almost everything she had ever known for him. But if he sacrificed the First Order for her, it would mean death for them both. The Supreme Leader would never just allow him to walk away.

It was too late for him. He was bound to the First Order.

Ben entered his suite and gently placed her on the bed, making sure she was tucked in under the blankets. His suite was larger than the one on Star Killer Base with plenty of books to keep her attention while he was away. However, Ben made it his every intention to only leave her side unless he absolutely had to. But he would also keep his promise to let her leave his room whenever she wished.

Ben sighed and removed his shirt, wanting a quick shower. He was determined to be in the room the moment Saya woke up. He gave several orders to his troops to not disturb him unless the Supreme Leader himself needed him.