“The count you have of them?” Wren asked.“At present I have almost four hundred. If the readings are correct, it will take at least fifty. That ...should produce enough heat to eradicate the atmosphere. We have enough for eight of the ten planets, though I am in the process of making more,” Trigon said.“How long to reach the first?” Wren asked.“Fifteen minutes trans - warp, an hour and a half by hyper - drive,” Trigon replied.Wren stood there thinking a few moments. Fast, wasn’t always good,. She fingered the ring to remind herself of her freedom.At the entrance to the crypt two vampiresses waited, wearing nothing but their dangerous yet enticing fangs. They prowled towards her, showing none of the reticence that the previous undead women had shown, and Calyndi was almost glad – they were easily the most beautiful of Devin's minions. Still, she tensed, ready for a fight if that was what was in store."Relax," Devin spoke to her mind. "There is no need to fear them, they will only add. "I missed you, too" she said, turning and taking my hand, trying to take my briefcase, which I let her do, chuckling slightly at the look on her face."What do you have in here?" she asked handing it back to me."Besides my laptop, some documents, a radio, spare parts, vest... ," OK, OK, I get the message," she said laughing. "Are you expecting a disaster?" Always, aren't you?" I asked smiling. So maybe I also had not bothered to clean out my case.We walked across the atrium and out into the cold. " I had to cut her off as usual."Millie, listen to me. I have to go away for a week and I'm going to loan you my car. I'll be using a company car so this one would just be parked here at the house. I thought you might have a better use for it. Your insurance is paying for the lease anyway." Oh, God, Dan, I made a fool of myself, You must think I'm a real..." I cut her off again."Beautiful woman who doesn't jump in the hay with just anyone. One day when you are ready, you let me know." She.