The arrival of Dr. Sophia Patel was like a beacon of hope cutting through the doom of hopelessness engulfing the camp.
Declan held the tube she had given him; its dazzling contents reflected the flashing campfire light.
The pack stared in tense silence, hope and mistrust mixed in their eyes.
"How did you find out about us?" Selene repeated, her voice concerned.
Dr. Patel smiled gently and calmly. "I am connected with the supernatural community.
When a pack is in trouble, word spreads out fast and I couldn't ignore it.
I have spent my life looking for and creating treatments for supernatural illnesses.
I knew I had to help when I learned about your situation."
Declan watched her closely, evaluating her words.
His pack could clearly show their desperation; hence he could not afford to disregard any possible solution.
But trust was a fragile thing, particularly in times of crisis.
