Christina Leigh Pritchard

E.r.i.c. Christina Leigh Pritchard

Reprogram of E. R. I. C. initiated. Download complete in 3...2...1... The sweet, charming Eric that Shay knew is officially gone. He's been reprogrammed by Dr. Cole and the other scientists aboard the marine research facility that developed Shay. Now, instead of assisting Shay in her grand scheme to save her Optional Human Parent, Darla, from certain death, Eric has been reprogrammed to kill them both. That intimate moment on the beach they shared...lost forever. Mission complete: Suspect (S. H. A. Y.) captured... With Eric's help, Dr. Cole finds Shay and takes her back to the research facility where she will remain until she can be linked to her robotic host and terminated. Shay is placed into the care of a new program called N. I. C. that will analyze her data and keep her safe. Except, if the N. I. C. discovers Shay has already linked, he will initiate her termination immediately, ending any chance Shay has of saving Darla. It's only a matter of time... Either Eric will locate her and finish the mission he's been programed to fulfill, or the N. I. C. will discover Shay's secret and finish Eric's job for him. Eric tracks her back to the facility, and Shay fears it may finally be the end for her and Darla. She can't bring herself to kill Eric, even if it's to save her own life. One thing is stronger than even science... Love.