Chapter Thirty-Four
Aug 27, 2229, Neo Southern California Metroplex, Residential Tower 231
Jia stepped in front of Erik as they exited an elevator. He stopped and eyed her expectantly. She didn’t want to have to do it, but she needed to make sure her partner was okay.
“Are you sure you’re up to this?” she asked with a sigh.
“That’s the third time you’ve asked me this morning,” Erik noted. “It’s not like my answer is going to change. I’m fine. I even wasted time going to the hospital, and they cleared me. I’ve gotten a good night’s sleep and several beignets in me since then. They might not have been made from Navigator recipes, but they’re doing a good job of filling my stomach and fueling our interrogations.”
Jia frowned. “But you were almost blown up. Joking about pastry is more of
