The Final Stroll on Perseus's Arm

It has been nine years since the Sabrina's ill-fated jump through the gate at the Grey Wolf Star.

Jessica and the crew have nearly made it across the breadth of the Orion Freedom Alliance, and are less than a year from the nebulous border with the Inner Stars.

While waiting for cargo to be ready on the planet Ferra, the crew spends a day in the city, relaxing and taking in the sights.

Until Cheeky is abducted.

Jessica immediately realizes that this is more than just a local gang that ...