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The white outline of a er When he passed, Eddie said, “Give hiet out of the hall”

Instead, the figure returned and faced the door, cocking his head at where thelock should have been

“We’ve been made,” MacD whispered

“We can’t let him warn the others,” Eddie said He put his hand on the door handle Murph moved back, and MacD raised his crossbow “Ready?”

MacD nodded

Eddie yanked the door open and was greeted by the shocked face of a ship’s crewman, identifiable because he didn’t have the uard

The man instantly threw his hands in the air when he saw the crossbow MacD grabbed him by the shirt and pulled him inside Murph closed the door

Eddie frisked the man He held a radio in his hand, but he had no weapons Eddie took the radio and gave it to Murph, who clipped it to his belt

“Is anyone else with you?” Eddie asked

The one He eyed them warily

“Why are you on my ship?”

“Your ship?” Eddie said “Are you the captain?”

The uarantee you’ll never get off this ship alive”

MacD chuckled at thea captain would say”

“What is your cargo’s destination?” Eddie asked