Xarrok Saga Series by Catrina Taylor

The Ven return for their lost experiments, but they won't go without a fight. Kala's comfort and growth with her training has left her in quite a difficult position. Her new captain distrusts her. The psionics around her are being held back, and her empathy shares their anguish with her every day. As more abilities surface, will Kala be able to regain trust and continue to serve the Xenonian Fleet? A simple game of cards becomes life and death for Yatrell... moreThe Ven return for their lost experiments, but they won't go without a fight. Kala's comfort and growth with her training has left her in quite a difficult position. Her new captain distrusts her. The psionics around her are being held back, and her empathy shares their anguish with her every day. As more abilities surface, will Kala be able to regain trust and continue to serve the Xenonian Fleet? A simple game of cards becomes life and death for Yatrell. Who knew shore leave was going to be so hard? less