[HARD CONTACT] Chapter 6: Ruthless couple

[mamuzzy]

|| Republic Commando: Hard Contact || 2004 || Book series || Military, Sci-Fi || 18+ for violence and harrowing themes ||

If she had spat in his face, he couldn’t have been more appalled. He knew she was aware of what would enrage him; she used the emotional term warrior, not bounty hunter. She knew how much the revelation would offend his cultural pride. But she was right to tell him. It was a matter of honor, and more than his own. He would not see his heritage used in this travesty of honest war.
“I’d take the contract even if you didn’t pay me,” he said.

I am on my knees before Uthan. It was enough to mention Jango Fett, and Hokan is now eating from her hands. She knows how to manipulate him. Daaaammmmmn I love her so much. She is just as ruthless bastard as Hokan, just on the different spectrum.

Hokan knows how Uthan played him, so now he wants to intimidate her in his own subtle way too. Did I mention how I adore their dynamic???

“I think layoff notices might be in order. Perhaps your troops might start by helping me with the administration of that.”

Uthan blinked for a second, and Hokan realized she had taken longer than usual to understand what he meant. She’d grasped the meaning: I can be as ruthless as you. She’d think twice before undermining him as she was undermining Ankkit.