Billy was in his office even though he wanted to be in the design room. Instead he was reviewing the final arrangements for the formal banquet he was throwing. Right as he finalized the paperwork the video screen sounded an alert. He looked up and quickly logged into his system and accepted the call. When it was answered, he had to grin, "Hey Ike, looking good, what can I do for you..." He realized Ike was looking very serious, "What's wrong?"
Ike flashed Billy a grin before he became serious again, "Important news for you Billy, I am sorry to say there was an attempt on Sue Anne and Bo. It wasn't successful. I am going to send you a detailed file but I will give you an edited version. We secretly flew them here due to some questions they had. They had arranged to have some friends drive their aircar to the shuttle port. While they were taking their vehicle there, it crashed. It had been sabotaged. They have decided to remain 'dead' for the time being. Read the report and it will explain everything. Send a message to them when you get a chance. The rest of their family is in protection. They are going to take over the business. I will keep you up to date on what is happening."
Billy's face paled before his muscles clenched. When he spoke, he ground the words out, "Do that Ike. I want to know everything you are learning. If needed I will come back and deal with them myself. Keep them protected Ike. Keep them protected." He was so furious that he couldn't keep speaking.
"I will Billy. I am going to let you go. Take some time to take a deep breath." He disconnected.
Z'Marl walked into the room and settled in his lap. She had felt his surge of emotions. Since Satasha couldn't feel them any longer her bond had gotten stronger, "What's wrong Yilly? I felt your anger." She leaned against his body and rubbed her muzzle against his neck.
He wrapped his arms around her and held on while he took some slow deep breaths, *There was an attempt on the lives of two of my best friends. They weren't killed but some of their friends had been. They are going to remain 'dead' for the time being. I am going to have to send official condolences to their family and play along. I will find out who did this and they will pay.* He was forced to sit there for a while before he was calm enough to do anything.
*I am so sorry Yilly. I will sit with you and help you relax as much as possible. Love you.* She pressed kisses on his neck and did her best to help him calm down.
Once he had calmed down enough he contacted Sandi he was going to the design room. It was one way he could focus his mind and deal with the anger. It would force him to focus his mind which would help with the anger.
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The next morning Dani quietly slipped out of bed and had to look at Mizaki with a slight smile. Even though she still wasn't really into a long-term relationship he was a very nice male. Even better he was fairly intelligent as well. No, he wasn't near her level of intelligent but then again not many were. For that she could place the blame fully on her father. He was intelligent enough to carry a conversation with her and keep her guessing as to what was going on in his mind.
Once she finished looking at him she slipped into the shower since they had been active last night. It had been enjoyable and frankly she no longer had any urge to go back to her former boyfriend. Looking back, she realized how much of the relationship had been about sex and not much else. He was good in bed but beyond that he was somewhat boring.
Right as she finished the shower Mizaki came into the bathroom and stepped in. "I feel so hurt since you left me sleeping." He lightly nipped one shoulder since he was joking. He could feel her emotions and had a feeling she was going to talk to her father. For this he had a feeling it was something she had to do herself. Mizaki would have offered to go with but knowing her, she had to do this herself.
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Sholan Alliance Bk4
Science FictionUndergoing major edits. The ongoing trevails of Billy, Satasha, Z'Marl, and the other people in the SA series.