Charles' car was snaking through the streets toward the office, having taken me first home and then waited for me to throw on some fresh clothes before heading out. Here and there, crowds were moving in packs down the sidewalk toward city hall, protest signs tucked under their arms. It had been five days, and still the crowds were growing.
Charles was on his phone with other Alphas from different cities and I was talking quietly to Cathy, trying not to disturb his conversation.
"But are you okay?" I asked softly.
"Yes, totally fine," she said, but I could hear something in her voice.
"Be honest, Cath," I said. "Something's up."
There was a pause on the line. "I just got a little spooked is all. I think someone was following me too."
I sat upright, and then tried to relax as Charles
