The Pet Plague by Darrell Bain

Author:Darrell Bain [Darrell Bain]
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Science fiction, Adventure, Horror, General, Science Fiction - General, Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction - Science Fiction, Space Opera, High Tech
ISBN: 9781894841375
Publisher: Double Dragon ebooks
Published: 2010-01-21T15:43:58+00:00

CHAPTER 15

Just before being prodded into the bedroom by the unsuspecting Cadena, Jeannie screamed out the defensive code Jamie had entered in her body computer. She cringed as she cried out, fearing that he would shoot her in the back, but hoping desperately that he would hesitate before firing. The scream alone might have been enough to activate the defensive system, but she couldn't be sure she had gotten enough emotional overtones into her voice at the time she and Jamie had laughingly practiced against a possible intruder. It worked, though, just as Jamie had designed it to.

Like a striking rattler, clusters of biomanipulators shot out from both sides of the room, differentiating Jeannie and the miscreant instantly. Cadena's weapon was struck from his hand by one tentacle, and other constricting coils whipped around his body and swept him from his feet. He gagged and struggled as a coil tightened around his neck, cutting off his breath. His struggles caused the others entangling his body to tighten even further. Maddened with fear and rage, he ceased fighting only when he was totally unconscious.

Jeannie drew in several long, lung-expanding breaths, trying to moderate the adrenalin surge which had left her shaken and weak. Finally regaining her calm, she stepped over and around the biomanipulators holding Cadena tight from both walls and recovered her clothing. She pulled it on, keeping an eye on the entangled man, even though she knew there was no chance he could escape. She went over to the computer alcove, intending to call Whitmire's office for help. She stopped as an idea struck her. Her lips parted at the audacity of the thought. She stepped back long enough to draw a glass of water to leaven her dry throat, then sat down to wait until Cadena recovered enough to talk. She saw the coils covering his body begin to relax slightly, even though they still held him tight. When she saw him open his eyes and blink, she spoke to him.

"Now you will tell me what in hell you think you're up to, mister. Start talking. It better be good."

"I was just kidding," Cadena said in a raw voice. "Jamie gave me access here. Now let me go." He tried to exude some bravado, but it was a weak attempt, completely unconvincing.

Jeannie laughed. "I don't believe that for a minute. I saw you in Alvarez's office earlier this evening when you were supposed to be home with a headache. You're after something, and it has to be something to do with Jamie. You can either tell me, or I can call John Whitmire and let you tell him."

Cadena's whole body slumped, as much as it was able to in the restrictive coils. There was no way he wanted the security chief to intervene. His only hope lay with the girl. "If I tell you, will you let me go? Just give me a chance to get away, that's all I ask." The fear of exile caused him to begin shivering, like the girl he had killed so long ago, just before he snuffed out her life.

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