Chapter Twenty-Four
October 3, 2228, Central Florida Metroplex, Police Enforcement Zone 78 Station, Office of Detectives Antonio Perez and Casey Alvarez
Detective Antonio Perez pushed two coffee mugs forward on his desk toward Jia and Erik, both sitting in chairs hastily gathered from another room by his quiet partner, Casey Alvarez.
The handsome Perez had an easy, welcoming smile, despite the concerning situation. In other circumstances, he might be a good man to share a beer with.
His partner appeared uncomfortable with the outside detectives and had long since departed to go check on some reports, or so he claimed. Erik wasn’t offended.
The fewer people he had to deal with, the better.
“I’m sorry you had to come all the way across the country, Detectives.” Antonio gave them an apo
