The Moon Platoon. Jeramey Kraatz

he’d learned in the caravan was that it was always best to have a partner, even if you were just going off over a dune to get away from the noise of the campsite. The Drylands were too dangerous to face alone – despite his occasional solo ATV rides – and while the Taj was certainly different, he thought the same principle applied.

      “Who do you think is going to win?” he asked, stepping up behind her.

      Jasmine tensed for a moment before letting out a breath and answering. “I have no idea what their abilities are.” She paused. “But I’m really, really rooting for Hot Dog on this one.”