“For the record,” she added, evenly, to the deck at large, “you may address her as President Castellano.” No one did.

No one could make their mouth do it.

Chapter 11 — Above the Signature Line

“There’s been some mistake,” Theodora whispered.

Kira did not so much as glance at her.

“Maritime repossession order is active,” she said.

“Default amounts verified.

The harbor police are present to witness service.”