Thane’s gaze met mine, his response flying out. “Ella’s mom could be there.”
He stole my words right from my mouth, and I nodded. “We need to find out urgently.”
Derrial was pacing. “This changes everything. We need to let all the people know about the Council’s corruption.”
“Agreed,” I answered, ready to do whatever it would take.
A beep came from the main monitor sitting on the wall. A new incoming announcement.
Thane switched it on a tap on the remote, and the screen flicked to life. A message in big white letters ran across the black screen.
Virus outbreak.
Emergency declared.
Everyone must remain indoors.
Anyone bitten by an inflicted should be quarantined.
It is believed to have originated at a Council laboratory. Investigation underway.