The Color of Rage

In the 24th Century, civilization and country borders have changed. Law enforcement has changed. Money has changed. But politics have not.<br><br>It is the beginning of the election season and riots are breaking out after every political rally. Dr. Engalla Ruth has found a way to ensure elections, but it will take a lot of work. Why settle for the lesser technicians when she can get the very best? Should she buy or seduce the one she wants?<br><br>Some think the music discs everyone have might be the cause of the violence, and only Dr. Kailyn DeKendren, the leading authority in Acoustic Behavior, would know. Her sister, a Sensei training the security forces, has promised to find out. But right when she's needed most, Kailyn mysteriously disappears. Can she be found before all hell breaks loose?

Nanisi Barrett D'Arnuk · Urban

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72 Chs

Chapter 18

“I think it could be arranged,” Kai said, looking into her soup bowl with a knowing smile on her face.

“Honey, you’re on. Just let me know when he arrives.” She drained the cup. “Thanks for the tea. I’ve got to run back to the lab before those students laser each other wide open.” Alli set down the empty cup in front of Kai. She rose and sauntered out of the shop.

Kai picked up the empty teacup and waved it at the food server who immediately took it for a refill. Alli could always find some way to get a free cup of tea. Everyone knew it and they all just looked the other way. They knew it was her game and everyone loved her more for it.

Kai turned back to the cabbage soup in front of her. It felt good and warm going down. She hadn’t realized how hungry she was.

As she finished it, Danil sat down beside her.

“Kai,” he began, “remember when I told you, a few weeks ago, that I was helping a woman do some environmental discs?”

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