Lori's POV: When I woke up again, I was surrounded by healers, their hands hovering over me, murmuring softly. My body felt lighter, but my mind was sluggish, struggling to piece together how I got here. "Easy," Jasmine's voice cut through the haze. She was standing nearby, arms crossed. "Nothing was working on my end, so I had to bring you to them. Don't worry, he doesn’t know you’re here." I let out a slow breath, but I knew better. It wouldn’t be long before he walked through those doors like he owned the place, with a fake apology on his lips and promises he’d never keep. "The pup will live, as will the mother," an elderly healer said, her hands moving over me in slow, motions. "She will indeed be her mother’s daughter. This time, things must be done differently, so the generationa

