#Chapter 40: A Man Of Decision

Aria’s POV After the mob dispersed, I decided to call Cathy and return home to rest, at least for a while. I needed to think, somewhere it was safe, and I wouldn’t be able to relax in the hospital. With all the tests I ran on Caleb, there was nothing more I could do for him either. I needed to finally make up my mind and see things through. Cathy sat beside me on the couch. “If you were going to give Caleb the medicine, you would have done it already.” “I just need to be sure.” The television is on, changed to the local news. On it, reporters are following around some of the mobs. Protestors have gathered in many different places, including the hospital, as well as the medical administration building downtown. Also, surprisingly, the Alpha headquarters building. “Turn it up,” I say, as the news shows stock footage of Lucian’s office door. It must be old, because there are still holiday decorations handing on the wall beside the door. Cathy cranks up the volume enough for