Chapter Thirty-Five
October 31, 2229, Neo Southern California Metroplex, Police Enforcement Zone 122 Station
Jia and Erik stepped off the elevator and into the hallway leading to the bullpen. A sense of resignation dueled with excitement, keeping Jia’s heart from beating calmly.
She had been convinced the last couple of weeks at the station would draw them into some other dangerous case, but Captain Ragnar kept to his original plan and focused them on reports. If it hadn’t been for Lance Onassis’ stunt, they might have cruised through most of the month without any trouble. Jia didn’t have a problem with a quiet exit.
There were worse things. She half-suspected an alien assassin would show up that morning and challenge her to a duel for control of the Solar System.
“I’m surprised they’
