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    Retribution
    Retribution
    Retribution
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    Retribution

    By Jambrea Jones

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    Retribution: Is love worth the cost?

    Rave Anders lost everything—his job, his lover, and part of his soul. Accused of a crime he didn't commit, it's taken him years to build up a respectable intergalactic transport business. Pulled into a web of intrigue and espionage, Rave is forced to face ex-lover Kain Sims, the one man he no longer trusts.

    On a mission for the Alliance, Kain must convince Rave the fate of a world rests in both their hands. Kain needs Rave to help to destroy a deadly weapon before it can be used to eradicate a planet. But that's the easy part; the hard part is making Rave believe he never wanted to leave him in the first place.

    Can they save a world and reclaim the love they once shared, in a galaxy of deception?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPride Publishing
    Release dateSep 19, 2017
    ISBN9781786516176
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      Retribution - Jambrea Jones

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      Retribution

      ISBN # 978-1-78651-617-6

      ©Copyright Jambrea Jo Jones 2017

      Cover Art by Posh Gosh ©Copyright August 2017

      Edited by Michele Paulin and Sue Meadows

      Pride Publishing

      This is a work of fiction. All characters, places and events are from the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or places is purely coincidental.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form, whether by printing, photocopying, scanning or otherwise without the written permission of the publisher, Pride Publishing.

      Applications should be addressed in the first instance, in writing, to Pride Publishing. Unauthorised or restricted acts in relation to this publication may result in civil proceedings and/or criminal prosecution.

      The author and illustrator have asserted their respective rights under the Copyright Designs and Patents Acts 1988 (as amended) to be identified as the author of this book and illustrator of the artwork.

      Published in 2017 by Pride Publishing, Think Tank, Ruston Way, Lincoln, LN6 7FL, UK

      Pride Publishing is a subsidiary of Totally Entwined Group Limited.

      Alliance

      RETRIBUTION

      Jambrea Jo Jones

      Book one in the Alliance series

      Retribution: Is love worth the cost?

      Rave Anders lost everything—his job, his lover, and part of his soul. Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, it’s taken him years to build up a respectable intergalactic transport business. Pulled into a web of intrigue and espionage, Rave is forced to face ex-lover Kain Sims, the one man he no longer trusts.

      On a mission for the Alliance, Kain must convince Rave the fate of a world rests in both their hands. Kain needs Rave to help to destroy a deadly weapon before it can be used to eradicate a planet. But that’s the easy part; the hard part is making Rave believe he never wanted to leave him in the first place.

      Can they save a world and reclaim the love they once shared, in a galaxy of deception?

      Dedication

      Joy, thank you for always being there for me whenever I need you. I’m a better writer because of you. Your friendship means the world to me. Rhonda, thank you for all of your support. It is for people like you that I write. Your encouragement touches my heart.

      Trademarks Acknowledgement

      The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of the following wordmark mentioned in this work of fiction:

      Boy Scouts: Boy Scouts of America Corporation

      Prologue

      Commander Rave Anders, a panel of your peers has found you guilty of theft of government property. You are hereby dishonorably discharged and sentenced to thirty days on the penal colony Devil’s Island.

      Rave fell to his seat in disbelief as the panel left the room. Just like that, his military career was gone, like so much smoke. Most would think that was the worst thing, but it wasn’t. The worst was Rave’s lover, Kain, couldn’t be found.

      A hand landed on his shoulder. He turned, hoping to see Kain. His stomach sank when he saw his friend Sela instead.

      It’s no use, Rave. It’s as if he’s disappeared. His parents don’t know where he is either. I’m sorry.

      He rested his head in his hands. I can’t believe it, Sela. He’s out there somewhere, hurt. He’d be here if he was able.

      Rave peered up at Sela and saw the guards approaching behind her. He didn’t think he could do this, but the choice had been taken from him. He still couldn’t figure out how it had happened.

      I’ll do what I can to find him, Rave.

      He gave a sharp nod and turned to follow the guards to the pod waiting to take him to Devil’s Island, his thoughts in turmoil. How would he survive the next thirty days? Being in the military put a target on his back and Devil’s Island was one of the worst prison colonies in the universe. His heart ached at the thought of Kain, alone and hurt while he could do nothing about it. Nothing really mattered if Kain wasn’t safe. A lot could happen in thirty days. Not just to him, but to Kain as well. The guard shoved him into the craft and shackled him to the seat.

      After all the criminals had been processed, the ship started the journey to Devil’s Island, taking him farther away from Kain.

      Hey, you’s that military thief? Yep, you is. You’s the guy whose got fucked up the ass, but then, I hear ya like that, don’t ya? The passenger beside him snickered. I’m sure you’ll get plenty of action on DI.

      Rave leaned over and yanked him close enough that he could smell the man’s putrid breath. Shut the fuck up.

      Great, if this piece of shit knew who he was, he might not survive the next thirty days. Word was sure to get around that someone from the Alliance was on DI. He’d be dead before the week was out if he wasn’t careful.

      No need to gets with the rough stuff. I ain’t after that pretty ass, the man mumbled as Rave shoved him back into his seat.

      Rave closed his eyes to block out the upcoming nightmare. He had two hours to devise a plan that would keep him from getting killed while being detained. He had a lover to find.

      One step at a time.

      His thoughts drifted. What happened?

      That question played over and over in his mind. One minute, Kain had left the ship. The next, the Alliance had boarded and arrested Rave. Two days before the ship had docked, the crew had conducted an inventory and those government boxes hadn’t been there. He’d seen that with his own eyes. Then the Alliance had appeared, and suddenly, there the boxes had sat, pretty as you please. Something wasn’t adding up.

      Rave didn’t do suspicion. He placed his faith in all his crew and expected their trust in return. Up until he’d been arrested that had worked for him. Now, something had happened. He hadn’t put those boxes there. Kain had never given him a reason not to trust him. Hell, Rave loved the man. He couldn’t love a traitor, could he? But…he had left. It seemed…convenient.

      Focus, Damn it! Worry about now.

      The force of takeoff glued him to the seat. He swallowed then bit his lip. He wasn’t prepared, not really. All the training in the world couldn’t prepare a person for a prison colony—an open world full of the worst criminals in the universe. He couldn’t figure out why the Alliance wanted to send him to a maximum security planet. He should have been shipped off to one of the minimum-security colonies. He was a decorated officer and, even if he had done it, it was a first offence. Nothing made sense anymore.

      When the flight smoothed out, Rave forced himself to relax. He had to get some sleep. He wouldn’t get much on DI. Rave prayed he would wake from this nightmare, wrapped in the comfort of Kain’s arms, ready for their morning romp.

      Kain, where are you?

      Chapter One

      Rave was staring at the vast space in front of him when a ship invaded the beautiful blackness of the universe.

      "What is he doing here?" Rave wondered aloud.

      "The same as us, I’m sure. This is a refueling planet."

      Rave jumped. He hadn’t expected an answer. He shifted in his chair to face his first mate.

      Sela, I thought you were on planet.

      And miss this show? You’ve got to be kidding. I want a front row seat. Got any snacks?

      Rave stood. He didn’t need any reminders of the man who’d walked out on him and taken Rave’s career and heart with him when he’d left.

      Since you’re done with leave, you can take over the coms. I’ll be in my quarters.

      Running, sir?

      He answered with a flip of his finger then left the control room. Sela knew the score between him and Kain. Rave wouldn’t dwell on it. The Retribution would be in port until morning. He could avoid the traitor for one night.

      The computer’s musical voice stopped his movement. Captain Anders, we’re being hailed. Would you like to receive the call here or will you take it on the main deck?

      He strode to a panel in the hull to answer. Who’s trying to contact the ship?

      Commander Kain Sims. The call is marked urgent.

      Of course it is, Rave sighed. Patch him through.

      He didn’t want to take the call at all, but he couldn’t refuse a member of the Alliance. He was lucky they’d granted him the right to own a ship. Still, they waited for him to make one wrong move so they could take that away, too. Right now, the ship was all he had left and he wasn’t going to let them take it away from him too. Not this time. Now he wanted nothing to do with the Alliance unless forced to. Like now. Fuckers.

      Anders.

      Captain Anders, permission to board?

      Do I have a choice? Rave braced his arm against the hull. He didn’t want to see Kain ever again. It was just his luck to be on the same planet as him.

      No.

      I’ll meet you on the main deck. Rave released the com to end the call.

      Dread pooled in his stomach. He’d managed to avoid Kain for a while now. Why had he shown up now, here? Anger began to replace the dread.

      Sorry, Rave, I tried to divert the call, Sela murmured as he entered the bridge.

      Not your fault. Why don’t you go to your cabin? No sense in both of us being here.

      "Are you sure you don’t want me to

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