“He wants me to have a holoconference with the Sovereign,” I say. “Why?” “To discuss an alliance against the Jackal. They give us intel, we kill him before he can detonate any bombs,” I say. “That’s his plan.” Sevro giggles. “Sorry. But that would be bloodydamn fun to watch.” He pulls up his left hand and makes a talking motion with it. “ ‘Hello, you old rusty bitch, you recall when I kidnaped your grandchild?’ ” He pulls up his right hand. “ ‘Why yes, my goodman. Just after I enslaved your entire race.’
