"Emmaline, I'm here!"
Augustine appeared as if descending from the heavens, followed by a formidable procession of two rows of Royal Wolf Guards.
"Excuse me, what is the meaning of this?"
Rodger, recognizing the elite armor of the King's Guard, stepped forward to intercept them, only to be ruthlessly shoved aside.
Augustine ignored him entirely, pulling me into a crushing embrace. "In this life, I hope I am not too late."
I choked back a sob. "You're not. Please, save my pup."
With a sharp wave of his hand, the medical team behind him grabbed the organ preservation box and took command of the operating room.
"Rest easy. This is the finest medical team in the country. I've secured the kidney; I will not let anything happen to Phillip."
He looked into my eyes as he spoke, his voice s
