Shifting Power: Book Three of the DiaZem Series by Dacia M Arnold

Author:Dacia M Arnold [Arnold, Dacia M]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dacia M Arnold
Published: 2019-11-04T16:00:00+00:00

“I think I’ve made a solid decision,” Valerie announced as she entered her new apartment. August was in the living room, studying papers scattered across the wooden coffee table.

“You think it’s solid? Doesn’t sound very solid. Who’d you go with?”

“Teresa Sherman. She’s sweet and fun. She knows the Facility well and is quite the philanthropist.”

“What didn’t you like about the other one?”

“We just didn’t click,” Valerie said and waved him off. “Is this what you do all day? Brood over paperwork in the solitude of your fortress?” Valerie joked as she took a seat next to him. She did her best to not wonder what he was up to for the last four months but having him in close quarters uncovered the mystery of how he spent his days.

“Why does everyone accuse me of brooding? I just printed maps from the control room. I’m comparing power surges from different areas so we can concentrate Jack and Hyka in the right place.”

“I’m so glad you’re handling all the official business. Planning the wedding really beats brooding over paperwork. Any word on the investigation? Have they found anything on Kevin?”

“No. He’s moved in but is staying in my old suite in the living area of the Facility. He respectfully declined a room here in the hotel. They’re moving the current suspects to a high-security prison down south. Sasha Bowman and those who approached you in the mall included.”

“We should give him another job while he’s here,” Valerie suggested. “Or slot him for the fleet like Dad suggested.”

“Do you think giving him another position to sabotage you is a good idea without your dad to keep him in line?”

“You don’t think DiaZem could keep him in line? His anger is toward me, not the cause.”

August sighed. “All we need is the tiniest piece of evidence to prove he did what he did. He’s guilty. I know it, too. Kevin has far more power than he should in any place you send him other than prison. I know this isn’t anything you want to hear, but it’s only a matter of time before this all comes to light. I don’t want the truth coming too late.”

“Well if the authorities can’t find anything…”

“Because Kevin is the authority out there, Val.”

“Who can I trust to do the job? I can’t send Jack out there. Hyka would be torn. Send Duke.”

August raised an eyebrow. “We’ll host an election of city and regional officials.”

“I honestly don’t care about politics. I’ll investigate Kevin.”

“Hun, we’ve got to find an unbiased party.”

Scott had called her that. The pet name caught her off guard. Valerie held up a finger to August. “No. It is not okay to call me that.”

“I’m sorry, Val, it just came out.”

But the effect set in and Valerie’s thoughts swam in a million directions. “Okay. I’m going to go to bed now. We’ll talk more about this later.” Valerie shut her door and collapsed onto the floor, sobbing.

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