ARABELLA POVThe nurse standing before me looked away. I don’t blame her one bit. Not everyone would be inclined to offer themselves up as a test subject when seeing that the previous tests had reacted badly in the other person. Still, I needed to prove my theory right. Someone was setting it up, but whom? No one had access to the drugs except the nurse guard that I kept in charge, and she was staring right at me.“Are we going to do the test or not?” Dr. Edward prompted.Sighing, I took one of the tablets on the table. They were sectioned into two parts; the ones that were here and the ones that I had taken outside to share. I liked that Nancy had carefully differentiated the two, so at least I could know where the fault was coming from.I went to one of the lab subjects we have in the hospital, which so happened to be in the storage room but behind a door. I opened the door and brought out a cage containing a rat. We have plenty of them for newbie doctors who want to do experiments

ARABELLA POVMy gaze was fixed on Mia the whole time. Surely, she’s joking. I did not go low and beg her only for her to give me excuses, right? She looked back at the body and started to turn to the door. I blocked her way instantly, just like she blocked me from entering my car only moments ago.“Mia, you can’t say that. I did all this just so you would promise not to say a word.”She shrugged nonchalantly. “But I didn’t make any promises to you, Emma, so I’m not inclined to keep any.”I frowned deeply. “Mia, please. Please, I'm begging you, please.”She stopped, then raised her hand to her face as she ticked off her fingers. “Fine, I’ll help you on only one condition.”“What is it? What do you want?”“I want you to leave, Emma. After all this is said and done, I want you to leave this pack and never come back.”Our eyes met. Hers were fierce and blank at the same time like she was challenging me to defy her. Why would Mia ask me to leave? Did she find out about Rhys and me? The tho

JACK POV Jenny wasn’t in the palace, so I had to go all the way to her house. I’m sure she’s still upset, so the loads of craps I want to spill may very well mean nothing to her. Jenny was sweet, kind, lovely. It was hard to get rid of her, and it was also hard to control her. Not that I wanted to control her, but I would love, love so much for her to control herself. At the rate we were both going, she may lose control of the very thing I needed her to be in control of. Reaching her apartment, I knocked once, and then twice. She didn’t answer, but I knew she was in there. She ran all the way from the palace to her house, so her scent was still everywhere. I could perceive her so vividly; just the same way I could smell the anger simmering within her. I knocked on the door again. “Jenny, please can you open up?” And because I knew she wouldn’t answer, I had to send a message through our wolf link. Open the door, Jenny. I know you’re in there. Her wolf rolled her eyes. Please. W

RHYS POVMy head was full with so many thoughts, yet it felt like I couldn’t get enough of them. I knew quite well what was going on, but I didn’t understand why she wouldn’t tell me. She should have at least confided in me, right? She wouldn’t leave me in the dark like everyone else, wondering what the hell went on with the pills.Something had gone wrong with it. I could remember the look of pure shock on her face when the lady had fallen and convulsed into a wolf. Hadn’t she tested them? What did she even test them on? Was her test correct? Why wouldn’t you tell me what the hell was wrong, at least? I’d appreciate any knowledge, any common knowledge at this point.I vaguely heard the door open but I could barely focus on it. My thoughts were on Emma.Emma, Emma, Emma.Why wouldn’t she tell me? Was it true? Is that why she’s studiously avoiding me instead of rubbing headlong towards me in the face of danger, just like she’d always done? I heard my name being called, but I didn’t re

ARABELLA POVI woke up feeling better than most nights. This was the second day, and there was barely enough time to treat the woman who turned into a wolf from taking my drugs. What was her name again? I couldn’t even remember her fucking name. I stretched, then suddenly thought of James. We’d had a late-night discussion and talked about loads of crap, especially the part where he wanted to help me out with the treatment. That part wasn’t crap. That was hope. That was salvation. Jack was the best doctor to ever grace this earth. Even if people don’t remember him for his good deeds, I will. I’ll always remember that he was the one who coached me in this field, the one who literally gave me a helping hand when I was nothing. He was the closest thing I can call family right now.I washed my hair and showered as quickly as possible. He had promised to follow me to the hospital and examine the woman. This very part was crucial to my salvation, especially since I lied to everyone that I c