Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Chapter 12

TESSA’S POV

Relief washed over me as I stumbled into the familiar enorm of my home Chemie Genery marry mured we ha face. He rushed over to my side and I transformed back to try horman form gently sharing kerrely by ground.

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“Tessa, thank the stars that you’re safe. Who’s this? He exclaimed hurriedly regretting down to locate

I barely got a breath as I relayed everything to Cabe without miwing a beat, Cate kaked at the wond and the color d

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from his face.

“We need to get him in fast,” He said getting up and flinging Fenrir over his headder like he mused on then. fascinating how Gabe could change his personality when there was a patient at hand.

He laid Fenrir down on a mat and rolled his sleeve up while muttering, something to hameet

“We need to neutralize the toxin. He’s a half blood right? If he were a full wolf, it would have been wore and the wild would have died from a bite from that vile creature”

I felt shivers run down my spine- I had never heard of such a creature.

“Get me that bowl of water by the counter” Cabe ordered pressing a warm towel over Kennir’s head, I rushed to the counter and brought back the bowl at lightning speed.

“What creature is that?” I asked, my heart thumping in my chest as I watched Cube do his work

Gabe didn’t spare me a glance as he spoke

“The nightshade viper. Its toxin will kill a Werewolf but seeming that your friend here is a half–od, he wasn’t fully affected, seems like he slashed the wound open” Gabe said,

I kept mute and let him do his job while watching silently.

First, Gabe cleaned the ga sh with water and crushed garlic known for its antibacterial characteristics, he gently dathed away at the surface of the wound, wiping off venom while careful enough not to spread it further.

Next, he prepared a poultice containing plantain leaves and comfrey roots, plantain leaves were known to draw out toxins while comfrey roots accelerated healing Gabe ground the ingredients into a fine paste, adding a few drops of water to create a smooth consistency

With gentle hands, he applied the poultice over the wound and I crossed my fingers in silent prayer. Fenrir broke into a cold sweat and groaned as Gabe massaged the poultice in.

Gabe rushed to the counter and brought out something from the cabinet–willow bark and meadow sweet, he measured them poured them into a pot with water, and boiled it. After some minutes, he poured the simmering concoction into a bowl and placed it next to where Fenrir lay, the vapor gently brushing past him.

“He’ll be stable in a while” Gabe finally said.

I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding

Gabe looked at me with satisfaction

“Step outside with me for a while, Tessa” He requested leaving the house.

I rushed into the house first to check on my babies, they were all awake and cooing, I kissed their foreheads and went out to meet Gabe who was sitting by the porch, his gaze fized on the full moon.

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I sat beside him and looked up at the moon also.

“I can’t remember when last I turned into my wolf” Gabe began, a dreamy far away look in his eyes.

Everywhere was strangely silent and unnerving because I knew Gabe wanted to discuss something important with me.

“I kinda also forgot what it was like to run around free till today,” I said.

Gabe turned to me.

“Your wolf…. What’s her name?”

“Daphne,” I said absentmindedly.

Gabe nodded.

“Give me your hand for a moment,” he said

I looked at him weirdly before placing my small hand in his. His eyes shut and I could feel Daphne relaxing in my mind. A second later, he let go of my hand.

“What did you do?”

He smiled.

“There’s more to you than meets the eye, Tessa. You’re unique, more than you think” He said.

I scrunched my face up

“Why did you go rogue?” I asked, it wasn’t the first time I had asked him this but he had always managed to dodge the question before.

His eyes turned darker.

“I didn’t go rogue for nothing, my pack was eradicated,” He said and I could see pain in his eyes.

I felt bile rise in

“Everyone?”

my

throat.

He gave a sad smile

“Everyone…” He paused and I didn’t have the heart to urge him on.

“Moon shadow epidemic, it was terrible, I had never seen anything like it not before and never since then. They dropped dead like flies and I don’t know if it was a good thing to be spared, I lost everything including her..” His voice cracked with emotions and I needed no one to tell me that he was talking about his mate.

“I’m sorry” I whispered feeling terrible.

He laughed painfully.

“Don’t be, after that, I became a medic, and I want to find the cure to it. I don’t want that to happen to another pack. I trained myself and..” He stopped there and said no more.

I stood up.

“Let me help you find a cure to it, teach me everything.” I said

He looked up at me.

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“You’re skilled enough to become a medic, Tessa. You’re already learning” He said, the jovial tint to his voice coming back.

He stood up equally and smiled.

“It’s not about learning Tessa, it’s a natural gift,” He said..

I bit my lip, there was a faint howl in the distance

“I want to save lives, Gabe. Teach me”

“Then you accept me as your mentor?” He said jokingly.

I smiled and nodded.

“Of course, sir,” I said laughing quietly, my voice quietly echoing in the still night.

He towered above me.

“Welcome aboard, my little apprentice”