Chapter 18."It's time for a bath," Madison remarked, her gaze fixed on Cora.The caregivers entered the ward and began assisting the patients as they lined them in three rows.Cora jumped up and entered the line, Tessa at her side.Sean stepped into the ward just as they were leaving with the carers. Madison's face lit up with delight as she saw him."Right on time," her lips arched into a slight grin as he approached her directly.By this time, the patients had been escorted out of the ward by the caretakers, leaving only a few cleaners to clean up the premises, as well as Sean and Madison."It's all about the full moon in here. What exactly do you intend to do with it?" Sean shrugged and tossed the document on the counter, which Madison snatched up without even giving it a second glance."You'll find out soon enough. For the time being, we need to discuss.""Yes, you informed me over the phone.""First and foremost, let's talk about the basics. How is the necklace coming along?" Sh
Chapter 19.*Sean had carefully listened to all of Madison's details regarding Cora as he attempted to decipher all that had been stated.Madison had now passed the ball over to him. It was up to him to determine whether or not he wanted to participate."Let me clarify something. You administered an overdose to a patient?""Not just any patient, but the enigmatic one for whom propofol and medications are ineffective. I have no idea what she is or who she is, but I believe I want to learn more about her "Madison stated her opinion."As much as I'd like to learn more about this patient, I'm not sure it's the prudent thing to do!" He drew his brows together."Sean, you should be ashamed of yourself for holding such a high moral standard. I've seen you do horrible things to patients; don't be a hypocrite!" She exploded."That was in the past, Madison. I'm a different person now." He grimaced, annoyed that she brought up his history."Okay, let's not go there. But, on the other hand, have
Chapter 20.*Cora handed her the broken molar mic, which she accepted with a grimace on her face, inspecting it to see if what Cora had stated was right."I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with how those things function."Tessa wasn't paying attention to Cora's apologies as she finished inspecting it and noticed that it was completely damaged."So, what's the point? They'll undoubtedly send someone in here, and it'll be dangerous." She muttered under her breath and walked over to the Water Closet, where she tossed the broken molar mic. Then she flushed it while Cora stood there watching.She was still facing Cora with her back to her, absorbed in thought as Cora glanced down at the blond wig Tesa was holding.Cora felt uncomfortable looking at Tessa without her wig on. Tessa stepped up to the mirror and studied herself before re-draping her wig."Who are these folks you're talking about?" Cora maintained her composure.Tessa took her time putting her wig in place before eventually spea
Chapter 21.*"As much as I want to reprimand myself for believing in the unattainable, I feel you are a species that should be investigated," Tessa stated as she got out of the tub."Me? A species? That's quite weird" Cora rose as Tessa got out of the water.Tessa fixed her attention on Cora for a long while. She was enthralled by her and wanted to learn more about her right away."What went wrong with your eyes back there? First and foremost, I saw that radiance over lunch yesterday and__""Cee is who you saw. As I have stated, she is my wolf's side. She makes an appearance under unusual circumstances" Tessa's brows wrinkled as Cora spoke."Are you referring to werewolves when you say "wolf"? I believed a buddy of mine was crazy when he said things like that about those creatures." Tessa clenched her eyes shut, praying that the narrative was a myth."Yes, there are werewolves, witches, and rogues__"The ringing of the bell made them stop conversing as they headed toward other patien
Chapter 22.*Sean and Cora were strolling across the foyer when the lunch bell rang. She came to a complete halt and turned to face Sean."I'm assuming that's for lunch.""You are accurate," Sean murmured, quietly reprimanding himself for lustfully glancing at Cora."Can you tell me where you're bringing me?" Cora inquired."You'll know when you get there," he remarked as they continued walking to a more desolate section of the hospital.They continued strolling without saying anything as Cora realized this was her last chance to speak to Sean."I'm not sure if you'd be interested, but I have a proposition for you," she said as Sean came to a halt and turned to face her, both hands behind his back."A proposal?" he said, his gaze falling on her as she nodded."Yeah, I'm not sure how it sounds to you. But pledge you won't try to hurt me," she pleaded as he continued to gaze at her puzzledly."Have I done you any harm? How could I have thought of that?""Well, you know. You, humans, ar
Chapter 23.*Mountain Howl Pack.Max stood alone in the council room, hands behind his back. His eyes were riveted on the chair designated for the Alpha.His father, Alpha Rex, had sat on the throne, and he was expected to be the one to take it over.But he wasn't as strong as his step-brother, Creed, who had taken over as the pack's new Alpha and was running things efficiently.If only he could enlist the help of Creed's most faithful subordinate, Lucas, the gamma of the pack. He pondered.Lucas was his father's most devoted servant, and after his father died, Lucas passed on his devotion to CreedMax was aware that Lucas was assisting Creed in learning how to govern the pack, but Lucas refused to commit his loyalties to anybody until he was certain that the Alpha was dead.Lucas had been quiet in the pack since the pandemonium and the witches took Alpha Creed away for healing, and nothing truly interested him as long as the Alpha was gone.He refused to forgive himself for failing
Chapter 24.*Cole sat in his chair, his attention fixed on Mason, who was in charge of the ward he was in.As the patients sat still, Manson munched on his burger from behind the counter. He sighed as he gazed at the wall clock.He dropped the burger he was eating on the nylon on the counter and licked his fingers. Then cleaned them off with a hand wipe before picking up the bell and ringing it."It's pill time," he declared, ringing the bell.Some caregivers entered the ward to assist the patients in forming a straight line as they approached Mason, who handed each a tablet and a cup of water to drink."Take a pee when you're done," he urged after having them swallow the tablets.Because these patients were not as ill as the ones Madison was caring for, the caregivers did not accompany them to the restroom to assist them in peeing.And the medications they were taking weren't nearly as effective as the ones Madison's patients were given.Cole was next in line, so he grabbed the tabl
Chapter 25.*"Cora, hurry up. You are taking far too long. Let's get this over with so you don't lose your priceless necklace." Sean remarked while clutching a metal plate containing a few syringes and other medical supplies."Right," Cora murmured as she approached him."Lie down on the bed and face up" He stated this as she nodded and moved to the bed, doing what he had directed."Are you sure, Cora, that this is a good idea?" Cee inquired for the first time after Cora had silenced her."Do we seem to have a choice here, Cee? All we have to do now is do what the damned man wants, and we'll be free to leave with our necklace." She sighed as Sean approached her on the bed.He tried to bind her hands with some metal steel cuffs as she sat up properly on the bed and gazed furiously at him."What are you attempting to accomplish?" Her voice was as frigid as ice when she inquired.Sean was taken aback by her steely tone, but he knew she wouldn't do anything dangerous to him because he ha