A Day in the Life of Marine Captain Cross before the Zoastra Affair Part Twenty Seven
Cross respected other men’s property. But for a small woman, Grace Newman possessed unnatural curves. Which made Major Peter Newman a lucky man. Cross’s wife never had dramatic curves like the woman in his arms. His wife had been far too skinny.
His plan worked seamlessly. The classic diversionary tactic, where the suspect put the prize back into a lockbox before checking the lock. Simplistic, but effective. Next time his usual luck would be back, making the fight harder.
Cross pulled Grace away as his men pulled the other women out of the courtyard before anyone knew what happened. The lights stayed off.
Cross whispered in her ear, “Your husband is here.”
“Good,” she breathed back. “I can’t wait to see him.”
He put her under his shoulder, so no one saw her as they crossed the courtyard. “He’s our transportation out of here.”
“Cross, thank you. You don’t believe in finding the Creators, but you’re here saving us.”
Focus. Not on her body. “I found Rosemarie same as you, their daughter.”
“Rosemarie is a human whose parents created EarthSeekers. She’s not who I meant.”
“I know.” He’d never own up to his salacious thoughts.
He pulled her out of the courtyard, hiding her in his arms, keeping her safe. He’d had a lot of women since leaving Montreal, but Grace made him feel different. “I’d never let anything happen to you…or Rose.”
“She liked you. She just met the general first.” Rosemarie smiled at him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Captain Cross rescue Grace Newman in the Zoastra Affair?
Captain Cross uses a classic diversionary tactic to rescue Grace Newman, keeping the lights off and hiding her under his shoulder as they cross the courtyard so no one notices her. His men simultaneously pull the other women to safety. Cross then reunites Grace with her husband, Major Peter Newman, who serves as the group’s transportation out of the dangerous situation.
What is the relationship between Rosemarie and the Creators in the Zoastra Affair?
In the Zoastra Affair, Rosemarie is described as a human whose parents created the EarthSeekers. Grace Newman clarifies to Captain Cross that Rosemarie is not one of the Creators herself, but rather their daughter. Despite Cross not believing in finding the Creators, he rescues both Grace and Rosemarie, acknowledging his personal connection to the mission.
Is Captain Cross in the Zoastra Affair more of a reluctant hero or a true believer in the mission?
Captain Cross is clearly a reluctant hero in the Zoastra Affair. Grace Newman acknowledges directly that Cross does not believe in finding the Creators, yet he participates in the rescue anyway. His motivations appear personal rather than ideological — he feels a protective connection to both Grace and Rosemarie, driving his actions despite his skepticism about the broader mission.
