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although his
fingers touched her thigh, there was nothing overtly sexual in the way he
touched her. She had the feeling that he was doing more than guiding her over
unfamiliar terrain. She definitely didn’t mind or question it too much.
Hopefully, he was as interested in her as she was in him.

Chapter Four
     
    Ada didn’t know what it was about him, but she wanted to get
closer to him. She had to fight the urge to snuggle against him. It was too
soon. She wasn’t certain that he wanted more beyond companionship. His glances
led her to believe it was true, but she might be seeing what she wanted to see.
She wanted him so badly. It was possible that he was only being nice.
    Grass and twigs crunched beneath her shoes. As they moved
into the group of trees, the shade from the leaves above them and the bulk of
the trees around them gave the impression of isolation. Shafts of light
streamed down from gaps in the leaves. She could almost believe they were alone
here.
    “What do you do on your ship?” Jagger glanced over at her.
    “Navigation for the most part, but it’s not exactly a huge
ship. When a large load of goods come on, I help with inventory. With the work
and courses I’ve taken, I’ve gotten enough experience for an inventory
specialist position if I wanted it.” She smiled. “And what do you do when
you’re not patrolling for victims of space pirates?”
    “Pretty much anything needed. When I’m on the Vigilant ,
I work as a commander. So I could be on the bridge, on security, or a few other
positions. I’m trained on a variety jobs so I can step in if an extra hand is
needed.” Jagger shrugged and guided her around a dark-green, thorny bush.
    She was tempted to linger in the private confines of these
trees. The trilling calls of the birds provided the only counter to their
voices. She’d have liked to remain within the silent seclusion it offered.
Maybe she’d get the nerve to pull him down onto the grass near one of those
thick trunks. If she was a little more certain of his interest, she’d
definitely give it a try. Her ribs might ache, but she wasn’t hurting that
badly.
    As they left the trees, the bright glare of the sunlight
seemed almost blinding. She lifted her free hand up and briefly shaded her
eyes. His arm tightened a little, almost bracing her as they continued forward.
    “Do you have a home on a planet somewhere, a place you go
back to between trade runs?” Jagger glanced at her.
    “No, for a while I kept a small apartment, but I was never
there to use it. It was a waste of money. When I have time between runs, I go
visit my family or spend some time on Emidice, my home planet, relaxing. Rooms
are easy to find, but for the last few years, the Setona has been my
home.” She glanced around the grassy area.
    She had some concerns about what would happen when she once
again returned to United Systems space. The Setona would be replaced
eventually, but she’d need a job in the interim. She’d have to buy more
clothing and the other necessities lost with the ship. That would take a chunk
out of her savings.
    Now, she couldn’t do anything about that though. She focused
on the beauty around her. Long blades of light green grass swayed in the
breeze. The tangy scent of the plants drifted to her on the wind. She inhaled deeply,
savoring the moment. At times, she lived for when she was on planet and able to
savor a walk in the sun, smell the flowers or just taste real food. The time
spent on ship made her enjoy the simple joys even more. For all the technology
available and the ways it provided to relax, it was never able to measure up to
the pleasure of a sunny day and fresh air.
    “Do you have a home?” She turned to him since he’d stopped
walking.
    “Yes, I have a home on a planet, although I haven’t been
there in a while.” Jagger urged her to start walking again. “Why don’t we walk
a little more?”
    “You haven’t been there in a while?” She asked as she went
along