I stepped back, astounded by the news. However, she turned the monitor back and typed again, pulling something else up before turning it toward us. This time, I knew exactly what I was looking at. Jamison's face faltered with pity and sadness, a suffocating depression entering the room. "Alpha... It's been hours, it would've taken effect by now. I'm so sorry." I refused to accept it. "No," I snapped, leaving the room with haste to get back to her. There was nothing that was more urgent in this moment. They didn't call out to stop me, not that it mattered. I wasn't going to stop either way. She needs me. "Help!" Gia's abrupt scream echoed the halls. My blood turned cold and my jog turned into a sprint. I made it to the room in a flash, rushing to her side. Gia stood opposite of me, hyp

