I was dragging my paw as I left that room: the lower part of my body was numb from the drugs in the dart. It was certainly doing its job right now. Cahl kept circling me, growling. The door that allowed us to escape from here remained closed.
Suddenly, Cahl lay down on his side growling and began to suffer from convulsions. I closed my eyes as I prayed earnestly to also mutate.
When I opened my eyelids, Cahl stood in front of me, more human than ever and completely naked.
He crouched down so his face was level with my mouth. His fingers rested on the top of my head and stroked it very gently. He was smiling. It was his usual slightly mocking smirk, but I found it hesitant; a hesitation reflected even in his eyes.
“Do you love me to the point of coming to save me by yourself? I suspecte
