The Iron Admiral: Conspiracy - Chapter one  706 2 2  Shernish,
Carnessa,main planet of the Qerran Suldanate  Ullnish Space
Port, a spectacular confection of multi-colored domes and
turrets in the best Ptorix architectural style, glowed a
welcome. Allysha traded a look with Sean as the driver guided
his taxi around the concourse to join a line of vehicles, all
depositing passengers.  “Looks like we made it,” she murmured.
“So far. But they’ll be after us.” Sean stared along the road to
Shernish, where lights were starting to hold their own in the
gathering dusk. A lingering line of orange still stained the
horizon where the sun had disappeared.  Allysha paid the driver
and climbed out of the taxi to join Sean on the pavement. He
reached out to grasp her arm but she jerked away. “Let’s not
make with the happy couple thing, okay? I mean it. When this is
over, I want a divorce.”  He grinned that lopsided grin she used
to think was cute. “Don’t be like that, Ally. You know you’re
the only one I love.”  Time was t