The First Conception: Rise of Eris (The Conception Series Book 1) by Nesly Clerge

Author:Nesly Clerge [Clerge, Nesly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Clerge Books, LLC
Published: 2018-03-05T22:00:00+00:00

Directly behind Patricia’s desk was a long credenza. Left of that was a built-in bookcase that stopped eighteen inches before that wall intersected with the side wall. She walked to the end of the bookcase and motioned for me to join her. I did, wondering which of the volumes held information reserved for those to whom she chose to reveal their contents.

She faced me, her expression stern. “I promised that one day I’d show you the laboratories. Remember?”

My pulse sped. “Is today that day?”

“Have you mentioned the fact of the labs or discussed their existence with anyone, even a member?”

I had the briefest thought of Abigail. Relief flooded through me that I’d refrained from saying more regarding this organization, especially about this aspect. I shook my head. “Not a word to anyone.”

“One of the strongest bonds of our sisterhood is the secrets we know about each other and keep sacred. Your secrets are safe with me, but in order for me to involve you at the highest level, you have to swear to me, here and now, that what you learn beyond this point will go with you to your grave.” She smiled and rested her hand on my forearm. “After you live a long and healthy life, of course.”

My insides fluttered with excitement. I crossed my heart and held up my hand. “I swear on all I hold sacred.”

She chuckled. “Accurate sentiment, if not a tiny bit dramatic.”

“So it’s different when you do it?”

“Touché.”

Patricia pushed on the wall panel in the gap at the end of the bookcase, which was, in reality, a magnetic door. It swung toward us and opened to a tiny windowless room empty of everything but the paint on the walls and a keypad next to another door directly across from us.

She pulled the panel door closed and crossed to the keypad. The keypad had a shield around the top and both sides, so as to make it impossible for any bystander to see the numbers punched in. Fingers placed over the numbers, she keyed a code in to unlock the other door, which opened to a hallway several yards long and ended at an elevator.

At the elevator, she punched in numbers on another covered keypad that activated a screen positioned above it. Patricia stood completely still in front of the screen. A red light came on then shifted to green. The elevator doors opened and I followed her in.

“What was that?” I asked.

“Facial recognition is required for entry.”

“I had no idea that technology was available yet, much less to the general public.”

“It isn’t.”

She pushed a button marked 3L. The doors slid shut silently. I knew we were moving because the light shifted behind the numerals above the doors.

Patricia also watched the numerals confirm our descent. “I told you we have remarkable professional women as members, women committed to our goal. Geniuses, really, and easily persuaded to join us where they’re not only compensated well but appreciated and respected.

“Their combined efforts created this system for our usage.

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