"It's impossible to pinpoint the moon-cycle. If the stars align, we could see results in ninety to a hundred days. If not, it could be a cold eternity," Dr. Harris said, his voice echoing in the sterile medical wing of the estate.He adjusted his glasses, offering a tight smile. "You've got the vitality of a young wolf, Collins. I expect your body to accept the essence without much resistance."The weeks bled into each other until the first frost of autumn settled over the Kingdom of Valeria. The air turned sharp, smelling of pine and upcoming snow.I stepped out of the steam-filled bathroom, my skin still tingling from the hot spray. Dropping onto the edge of the massive bed, I reached for a tin of heavy winter salve I’d picked up at the village market. The winds were getting brutal, and even a shifter's skin could crack in this climate."Hey, Ethan," I murmured, glancing at the silent Alpha beside me. "The mountain air is getting dry. You want some of this? I doubt the nurses think
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