Control by J. F. Jenkins

Author:J. F. Jenkins [Jenkins, J.F.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Astraea Press LLC
Published: 2012-07-10T03:01:29+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Cadence had been hoping she’d never see the tunnels again. Which made absolutely no sense, she knew that, but she could dream. The tunnels were too important to the whole Alturan operation. In fact, she was convinced the system, which was supposed to be for “maintenance purposes” created by the Earth architects, was actually made by the Alturans. And that frightened her most of all because then she could only wonder—how long has the war been on Earth? Alan had said once that the war had been going on for six years, but maybe even he didn’t know all of the facts.

She let Jaes lead the way. He seemed to know the most about what was going on. Alan was even letting him give the orders which had her curious about their difference in rank. She was alone with the guy, so she had the opportunity to ask him all of the questions on her mind. Would it be considered rude of her? That she wasn’t sure of. Nor did she know if they needed to be quiet for the sake of the mission.

Cadence wished she could have been paired with one of the others instead of someone she didn’t know. She didn’t do too well with strangers, especially men. JD was always better with new people than she was. Something about Jaes put JD on edge as well, which was strange. He hardly ever had an issue with anyone. He was also apprehensive around Alan. Maybe it has something to do with them being aliens?

She and Jaes walked through the tunnels silently. “Is something wrong?”

“No, nothing is wrong,” Jaes said.

“You keep staring at me.” He’d been doing it ever since they had separated from the rest of the group.

He briefly met her gaze, and gave her a half-smile. “I apologize if it makes you uncomfortable. I’ve been trying to figure out how much to discuss with you right now. Your ability is fascinating to me. Alan has told me great details about all of you. But yours specifically has me intrigued.”

“Why’s that?” She couldn’t imagine why her power would be so interesting. All she did was know things. Wouldn’t Orlando have been more special? He could do things, a lot of things. Or Angela. They were all still waiting to see what all she could do. And if JD ever grew into his powers... Especially if Cadence’s theory on what those were was correct. She’d need to do some more observation. She was convinced he did in fact have them. They were simply subtle for the time being, and when they stopped being subtle, they would be powerful.

Jaes laughed softly and they walked into a small closet. “We will station here. There is a duct that connects to the main room. It is easy to hear through and not being used for storage,” he said and made himself comfortable on the floor. She stayed standing, not having the same confidence he did that they were safe or that their position was useful to begin with.

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