Chapter 75

Maggie stood back while Anthony examined Caleb. She had sent Asher back to take care of other things so that she could help Anthony if he needed any help. Carl was in the room with her watching Anthony through narrowed eyes. He didn’t trust anyone but he trusted the vampire doctor even less.

Anthony took one look at Caleb’s weak form. “How has he managed to stay alive?”

He was pale as death, his skin held a very translucent look. His shirt had been taken off to reveal his emaciated body, his ribs very clear through his pale skin. The gap in his neck and side had crusted over and were showing no further signs of healing. Through the gap in his neck, Caleb’s pulse beat an unsteady rhythm. His lung rose and fell, visible from the side where he was stabbed. His bronze wolf heart beat unsteadily.

“Steph and I did the best we could.”

“I’m amazed,” Anthony said genuinely impressed. “But I am afraid that cannot keep him alive.”

“You think I don’t know that?” Carl said annoyed. “We couldn’t ge