Page 37 of Stealing Jia


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Zarek inquired,“You have programmed Merlot into your replicator?”

“It is Jia’s favorite,”Trayon answered.

“Mine also.”

I shot Zarek a startled look. Was he angling for a dinner invitation?

“You are always welcome to share a meal with us.” Trayon escorted me into the mess hall.“Sit. I will get your Merlot and spaghetti.”

“Don’t forget the chocolate cake.”

“Bloos. Bloos,”Cason jabbered.

I quickly added,“And bloodworms.”

Trayon nodded and walked over to a food replicator.

A glass of Merlot in one hand, Zarek took the seat across from me. “How have you remained hidden for so long?”

“I’m a thief. I work in the shadows.”

“Central Command’s records show you stole over sixty million credits in jewelry and fine art for Salvatore Genovese.”

I replied matter-of-factly,“There’s no evidence to support that claim.”

Cason tugged on my tunic.“Bloos? Bloos?”

“Soon sweetie.”

“According to Aldo Dragos you single-handedly brought down the Genovese crime syndicate?”Zarek said.

“I have no idea who Aldo Dragos is but the Polizia made the arrests.”I shifted uneasily. Where was the food?

“Quit interrogating my mate,” Trayon growled and handed me a glass of Merlot.

I drained it. Trayon placed a plate with spaghetti, a small loaf of bread and what looked like salad in front of me. “Thanks.”

Cason cried,“Bloos. Bloos.”

“Here they are.”Trayon set a bowl of blood worms in front of him and took my empty glass.

Cason stuffed a handful of worms into his mouth.

Zarek studied Cason intently.

If he made a move on Cason, Overlord or not, he was going down.

“Eat. I will not harm the child,” Zarek said with obvious amusement.

My stomach rumbled hungrily, and I dug in. “My compliments to the chef, Trayon. This is really good.”

“Warriors fight better when fed properly,”Trayon replied. He put a full glass of Merlot in front of me and took the seat next to me.

“Are there any more refugees like toothless and his friends onboard?”

“A few, but they have been restricted to their quarters.”

“Good to know. I’d hate to damage your pretty ship with my power balls.”