The hospital in Country A was large and efficient. Lloyd arranged everything with specialists in endocrinology, pheromone research, and genetic counseling. He spoke only as needed, paid without haggling, and made sure Ryne's name didn't appear in the wrong place.
The diagnosis wasn't simple.
Ryne's body was indeed undergoing unusual changes—an extreme hormonal shift that made his system react like an omega, even though he was born a beta. The pheromone bond with Lloyd exacerbated the instability.
"This isn't a typical case," the doctor said. "His body is adapting... or rebelling. We need to stabilize his hormones before taking any permanent steps."
Stabilization.
Sounds like a simple word.
It wasn't.
The first few days were full of side effects.
Dizziness.
Nausea.
A low-grade fev
