Waves of Change (World Above Water, Book 1) by Nulli Para Ora Page A

opened the door. Daniel manipulated his water so he held the door open for Chris and handed him the keys. Daniel and the car’s owner got in the backseat.
    Chris smiled at their new prisoner via the rearview mirror and spoke in a firm voice. “So, this is going to be very simple. I will ask you questions, and you will answer them truthfully. If you try to lie, we will know instantly. I’m sure your king doesn’t value your life at this point, so make it easy on yourself.”
    Daniel allowed him to nod, and he listened in as his captive cursed himself internally for not sensing members of the Pa lel nation. The captured agent realized the two men had power greater than he did, and there wasn’t much he could do about the situation he was in. One of the two men had complete control of his body’s movements, and he was stuck inside his own car at their mercy.
    Daniel searched the man’s memories for information while Chris asked him various questions about the Ver-Rist Tokos nation. Chris’ questions were meant to lead him in another direction, making it easier for Daniel to probe his mind.
    The man answered Chris while Daniel continued peeling back the layers of memories and orders inside the man, relaying his findings to Chris as he uncovered them. When they found what they needed, they knew exactly how to proceed. They would be able to stop a car bombing in one of their small towns. So they were going to make it look like an accident. Bastards.
    When Chris was satisfied, he gave Daniel the signal. In the space of a breath, Daniel created a blockage of water in the man’s aorta.
    “That was … new…” Chris eyed the reflection of the man’s body in the backseat with raised eyebrows before he turned around in the driver’s seat to look Daniel in the eye.
    “Yeah, well, Alicia talks a lot about her cases. I figured I’d apply some of what I learned.”
    “I like this woman more and more.”
    Despite their workload, Daniel hadn’t forgotten about Alicia’s childhood story. “Any news from the elders about Alicia’s experience?”
    “Not yet. They sent in special operatives to find out as much as they can. We’ll be the first to know when they uncover anything.”
    Daniel wanted to feel relief in Chris’ words, but he couldn’t. A threat to his Dau-Hael was still out there somewhere, and he had no leads.
    “We’ll find out, Daniel. You know I won’t give up on this.”
    “I just don’t want it to come too late.” After removing the cap from a small bottled water in his blazer pocket, Daniel transferred their findings and mission briefing to his king’s advisor. “Let’s get this cleaned up.” He pulled out his cell phone and quickly dialed Alicia’s number. “Hey, beautiful. Have a nice run?”
    “I did, and I am getting in the car now.”
    “I’ll see you there.” She sounded a little winded, and he pictured her with the slight blush she got on cheeks after she went for a run.
    The image lightened his mood, and he smiled into the phone. “Bye, beautiful.” He ended the call and looked at his friend’s reflection in the mirror. “Let’s take this in now, Chris. I don’t want to be late.”
    “Rushing to be rid of me so soon? But … but … you said you loved me. We were supposed to have the white picket fence, the two point three kids, the happy ending.” Chris spoke in a voice an octave higher, and he made his lower lip tremble for effect.
    “Chris…” Even though Daniel found his remarks funny, he wouldn’t let him know it, and he did his best to sound bored.
    “Daniel…” Chris matched his tone and released a light laugh.
    “I can create one of those blockages in your aorta too, ya know…”
    “You still haven’t done the Ber-yh-ahnaal , have you?” Chris turned around and started the car.
    “I fail to see why it is any of your business if I do or don’t.” Daniel shifted the man’s body and buckled his seat belt to make it appear he was sleeping.
    “And you