“Eloise, I’m going to draw some blood, although I’m not even sure that you’ll feel. I’m going to take some X-rays as well. I’d like you to keep this form until we’re finished, but if you feel anything strange happening, let us know. We’re not going to risk losing you, do you understand?” Her fur rippled, but she held still while London spoke soothingly to her. Saul drew her blood and then extended the arm of the x-ray machine. He handed London protective gear and began to cover certain parts of Eloise’s body as he snapped pictures as quickly as possible. When it was over, he returned to her and smiled. “I truly don’t want to give you a sedative because we have no idea how it will interact with the chemicals already inside you. We can use magic if you need it, but if you think you can con

