15.

It was the next day after Natalia had arrived. Kat knew she was taking a huge risk by sneaking out of the pack house while Vitale was busy with his alpha duties. She had to see Maddox, the mad doctor who lived in the valley, and get his help. She needed an upgrade in the drug that made werewolves stronger, faster and more resilient. She had heard rumors that Maddox had developed a new formula that could enhance a wolf's abilities beyond anything imaginable. She wanted it for herself, for the pack. She wanted to be his equal, his partner, his mate. She wanted to prove herself to him and to the pack.

She drove her motorcycle along the winding road that led to Maddox's laboratory. It was a rundown building that looked like it belonged in a horror movie. She parked her bike outside and knocked on the metal door. A voice came through a speaker.

"Who is it?"

"It's Kat. I'm here to see you, Maddox."

There was a pause, then a click. The door opened and Kat stepped inside. She was greeted by a