DANIEL I’m floating somewhere between death and life. I can’t tell if I’m breathing or if I’ve already stopped because my mind is fraying at the edges and my heart is barely a whisper in my chest. I know I’m dying. I’ve half accepted it even though I didn't get to live the life I always want
STACY The tent is too quiet and still when I step inside. Every nerve ending in my body lights up with dread of losing Daniel to death like my father.... My steps falter, and then I notice how thick the air is with the smell of sickness and something worse, like blood. Daniel lies in the cente
The gamma steps into the room, still looking stunned. “Miss, Stacy… that was incredible.” "I know," I gently tuck Liam under a fresh blanket and stand. “That is why I need to help the others.” Mom reaches for my hand. “You just healed two people with the most deadly disease to our kind. I think
STACY. 'Yes,' she answers softly, her voice echoing in my mind like a familiar song long forgotten. 'But I’m not the same wolf you once knew before I went into hibernation, waiting—for you to be ready.' I frown, heart pounding. “Hibernation?” 'Yes, Stacy,' she continues gently. "I was simply s
I need to find a cure before my mom start showing symptoms too.... A few minutes later after it cools down, I take it back to Liam’s room and gently try to feed him a spoonful. He takes it but a few seconds later, he turns his head and throws it up all over the side of the bed. "I don't like i
STACY “Keep him cool,” I instruct Natasha, handing her the damp cloth as I prepare to leave Daniel. “I need to check on my son.” Her eyes widen. “But I’m not trained for this,” she stammers, clearly overwhelmed. “Neither was I at first,” I say gently, placing a reassuring hand on hers even tho