An Atrocity Aboard the USS Enterprise

by Persephone67

Rachel Deveaux, the Enterprise's biochemistry officer, is researching the unique foliage of a planet that the crew is surveying. When this plant life turns out to have some adverse effects on three of the crew's male officers, Rachel will find herself trapped in a horrific situation. Her only chance at escaping from her captors, lies with a terrorist by the name of John Harrison.

9. Chapter 9

Chapter 9

"You're safe now," Khan expressed to her as gently as he had before. As he gazed into her eyes, he could sense that she realized that he meant his words.

Suddenly her arms went out to him seeking comfort and he embraced her as she continued to cry into him with all the emotions that had filled her earlier, but he could tell, with the added emotion of temporary relief at his consolation. His arms engulfed her as he continued to kneel next to her and let her arms cling around his shoulders. They stayed like that for a few minutes, until Rachel calmed herself within his gentle embrace.

"H…how long have I been in here?" Rachel shakily asked as she slowly pulled out of his embrace.

"Approximately 17 hours… I believe," He replied. "You should drink some water, I'll bring you some," He added as he went to the sink and filled a cup with some water for her.