Chapter Twelve
September 24, 2230, Neo Southern California Metroplex, Industrial Tower 87
Jia always managed to surprise Erik.
He believed he had a good handle on her, but then she would do something that took him off-guard. Today, it was simple.
She’d allowed him to land at an industrial tower without explanation and lead her out of the MX 60 and up the elevator blindfolded while leaving her weapons and coat in the car. She had her arms folded the entire time and tapped her foot impatiently, but he’d been impressed by her level of trust and surrender of control, given her natural tendencies.
He wasn’t sure he would have been able to do it if their roles were reversed.
They stood on a small platform jutting out of a mostly empty level with a sprawling open hangar behind them, empty e
