*~~Chapter Ninety-Six~~*

{~~Avery Sterling~~}

The very next day, I found myself back at work. Ignoring my nightmare from before, and the way it seemed like i could practically sense my sister’s aura. The hospital was packed, and it felt as if every room and hallway were buzzing with activity. As the medic alpha, Logan’s presence was required for so many tasks, from critical patient care to overseeing complex medical procedures. Despite the overwhelming busyness, I felt a sense of relief and joy to be back in the thick of things, especially with the important fundraiser looming tomorrow. Logan had planned to announce the selected members of his team, who would be spearheading the search for a cure for Lycanthropic Decay Syndrome—a monumental occasion for our community, and hospital. But today, I focused on my immediate responsibilities, busying myself with the endless tasks that needed attention.

I had just settled into the lab, surrounded by the familiar hum of equipment and the soft glow of monitors, when Sh