Kallan stepped back just as the healer rushed into the room, robes swaying, eyes sharp and assessing. The moment she saw Tristan shaking in Taunie’s arms, she gasped.
“What happened to him?” the healer demanded, already reaching for Tristan’s wrist to check his pulse.
Taunie tightened her hold on him instinctively.
“He woke up like this. The pain hit him all at once.”
Tristan groaned, his forehead pressed to Taunie’s shoulder, his breath uneven. She stroked his hair, whispering softly to keep him grounded.
The healer placed a glowing hand over Tristan’s chest, her brow furrowing.
“His wolf is in distress… but this isn’t a normal reaction. Something is triggering a surge in his system.”
Kallan glanced at Taunie, suspicion flickering — not because he knew anything, but because he se
