The Toxic Truth

Around nine o'clock, Aria got a call from Alaric.

His voice was heavy. "The test results are in. Lucius's here with me. Can you come over?"

He could've just sent the report to Aria's place.

But Gideon and Helena were staying with her now, and he wasn't sure if Aria wanted them to know about the results.

Aria picked up on the seriousness in his voice and replied softly, "I'll come over now."

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