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to talk to you. Come to my office.”
    “On my way.” Erynn removed the link, placing
it back in her pocket. She glared up at Zach. “Tomorrow. I want to
talk to Jaer.”
     
     
    Zach stood outside the door as before.
    “Sit down, Erynn.” Cale gestured to a chair
in front of his desk. “I want to tell you what we discovered in our
investigation of the murder.”
    Erynn sighed with relief. This summons wasn’t
about Jaer.
    “We believe a man or a woman is responsible
for the murder. Not a Shifter.”
    “But I saw—”
    Cale held up his hand. “What exactly did you see?”
    She frowned, gazing at the floor. “Two
shadowy figures walked at the back of the transport bay.” She
rubbed at her forehead and bit at her lower lip. “From their
voices, a man and a woman.”
    “Do you know which was the intended
victim?”
    Erynn glanced up, her frown deepening. “One
of the shadows struck out and the other went down. I just assumed
it was the woman. Why do you think the attacker is human and not a
Shifter?”
    “Every section of every tunnel, every wall in
every department including the quarters, has been checked and
rechecked. There is no breach.” Cale’s fingers tapped out a message
on the desk.
    “So someone already inside killed that
woman.”
    Cale stood up and moved around the desk. “It
appears that is the case. It may be one or more of the alien
invaders that infiltrated our society are attempting further
damage. Communications is at a level-four lock down. We can’t have
any unauthorized messages going out.” He knelt on one knee in front
of her. “With Jaer gone, I want you to call me anytime, day or
night, with anything. Promise?”
    “Yes. I promise. But do you know where Jaer
has gone and why?”
    Cale glanced away. He pushed up from the
floor and perched on the corner of his desk. “Jaer has a family
issue that needs his attention.” His head swiveled slowly to face
her. “Just let it go, Erynn. When Jaer comes back, he’ll
explain.”
    Erynn nodded vaguely and stood to leave.
“Thanks for telling me about Jaer.”
    He walked with her to the door. “Remember,
call me.”
    “I will.”

Chapter 7
     
     
    ZACH KEPT PACE WITH ERYNN through the tunnels
after the training session ended. She smiled as she walked along
the cold, dim corridors. The improved Interceptors would be more
responsive and faster, just the way she liked. The new weaponry
increased the speed of firing on the target after acquisition. A
lethal combination, added with the new engine design. The quick and
agile Interceptors would possess a rapid reaction and a deadly
accuracy much greater than before. Her smile faltered.
    Dad would have appreciated the
enhancements .
    Erynn rounded the corner into the bright open
space of the dining hall. The aroma of freshly baked breads,
seasoned meats sizzling on a hot grill, and the sweet scent of
sliced, ripe fruit filled her nostrils. Some of the DVSLs showed
the sunny day outside, while others scanned the tunnels.
    Tam waited at a table and motioned for Erynn
to join her. Zach went to a seat just across from them, his
attention on his meal.
    “So, how was training?” Tam frowned. “Am I
going to like the changes?”
    Erynn nodded, glancing around the room.
    If Jaer is back, he will come find
me .
    Erynn returned her gaze to Tam. “The
improvements to the Interceptors are going to make a big
difference. I can’t wait to fly and test them out.”
    Tam’s frown morphed into a smirk. “You mean
they may have a fighter you can’t out-fly.”
    Tam and Erynn both laughed.
    New arrivals filled a table behind Zach.
    A tall, shapely brunette talked with a petite
blonde woman on her right. The brunette rolled her large dark eyes
and smiled. She lifted a fork to her wide mouth and paused. “Can
you believe it? Jaer is the Fayn of the Anbas. That’s a powerful
position for him, and for me, as his committed half. Add to that,
he’s second in command here.” Her eyes narrowed and she