Chapter 34 : Kinship

Javier's POV

Finally, only a few days away from Aeolus. Getting closer and closer to finding my niece. After stocking up on supplies at the last refueling station, we were in the final stretch. Hopefully, the Ravagers can give us something. Take us to Sol.

But I haven't had much trouble filling my time.

Some days, I snuck around with Theo. On other days I played cards with the rest of the crew, drank starshine, and messed around with the guys. Sometimes Mads, Theo, and I would go back to her room when everyone else turned in. But we wouldn't always be joined by Mads. In fact, if he wanted to be alone, he encouraged us to go spend some time together without him.

Said it was important.

I felt like he knew something I didn't. These budding feelings I had for Theo got stronger every day. I craved her. Her body. Her mind. I enjoyed learning all the things that made her tick.

Mads was right. She was soft-hearted. Scared to let people in, but when she did, she bloomed like a blo