34.1 PIECING IT TOGETHER 1

Gregory’s phone vibrated in his pocket, and he raised his eyebrows in surprise at the caller ID on his holo-screen.

“What is it?” he asked, and Jester’s image on screen showed he was driving.

“I was with the Commander. She told me about Mrs. Vega’s connection to the Ivan Romina that was mentioned by Spencer in the diary. I think it’s important that we figure out how the diary connects your wife and her family to the Coven and to my own father,” said Jester, blunt as always. Gregory had to admit it was something he liked about the young man—no frills, no unnecessary bullshit.

“We were planning to drop by and take a look at Mrs. Vega’s condition before Alisa and I left for M’lonia, but the emergency subjugation and the thing with Ms. Rosche changed my plans. I would like to see her now if that’s alright.”

“It’s fine,” said Gregory. He tried not to feel too