Chapter 19

Landen's POV

I left Hannah and Jasper in the ward and sprinted through the corridors of the hospital, my mind filled with fear and confusion. How could my son Jasper have been exposed to the poison called wolfbane? It was a dangerous substance, endangering our home. I needed answers, and quickly too.

As I turned a corner, almost ran into a small boy who had been playing with a ball along the hallway. He appeared to be about six or seven years old with black hair and keen, questioning eyes. Wearing the uniform that distinguished his school life he must just have come from school.

“Hey there! Be careful,” I said suddenly stopping.

“I am sorry sir”, said the boy peering up at me sheepishly. “I didn’t see you.”

“It is not your fault,” I answered with a smile twitching at my lips’ corners. “Where are your parents?”

“My Daddy is one of the doctors here.” The boy spoke proudly of himself.

“My mum will soon arrive to pick me up.”

"Your Daddy's a doctor?" I repeated, my curiosity piqued. "What