It was the early hours of dawn, and nobody had left the hospital. They stood outside the ICU while Aria and Ian continued to monitor Joshua's condition. There was a slight improvement in him, and Ian sighed in relief. "Thank you, Aria."
Ian's sudden gratitude surprised Aria, and she shook her head at him, putting on an admonishing expression. "Don't thank me. It was my duty to save him, and I had to do it. I don't want to say it lest the man should hear it even though he is unconscious and should his pride swell up, he is my family now. How can I see him hurt, especially when my sister is crazy about him?" Aria's twisted logic made Ian chuckle, and he nodded, agreeing with her.
