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 9

“Just about, I think. They were very new together at solstice, weren’t they?” The equinox was just two weeks past.

“You’re right. Well, it’ll be good to see her. I missed her at the equinox. I’ve been meaning to contact her.”

“She has a new job,” Rhya continued. “Something about security. She said she’d tell us all about it tonight.”

“And so you invited her for dinner?” Kai chuckled.

“Of course. She sounded good, and happy.”

“Good. Let me go shower and get some clothes on. I feel like I’ve been wading through fields of dust. There’s so much construction still going on in the studios I’m sure I inhaled at least six kilos of plastidust today.”

Rhya smiled as she looked up at the woman who was three inches taller. “I wondered what that smell was. I thought something had gotten into the foundation.”

With a soft laugh, Kai planted a light kiss on Rhya’s cheek and headed back up the stairs. 5

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