Chapter 4

By morning, I had called every hospital, clinic, and private healer within two hundred miles.

The first receptionist sounded apologetic.

"I'm sorry, Miss Moonstone. Our entire supply of wolf-spirit stabilizer has already been reserved."

The second was more frightened.

"Alpha Victor's office contacted us last night. All emergency stock is being transferred to Blackstone Pack."

The third lowered her voice.

"It's for Miss Mira's mother. We were told not to release a single vial without the Alpha's permission."

By noon, I understood.

Victor had not merely chosen Mira.

He had used his authority to strip away Grandma's last chance.

I…