Chapter 14 Taste of Her Own Medicine ( Alexanders POV ) The night ar felt suffocating as I sped away from Scarletts territory . Her words still burned in my mind , each syllable laced with venom and truth I couldnt deny My phone buzzed urgently Jasons panic flooded through our pack link before I could even answer Alphal Grace hes Jasons mental voice cracked with urgency . The healing den . You need to come now ! My heart stopped for a moment . Mason , my wolf , surged with protective rage beneath my skin I gunned the engine , tires screaming against asphalt as I raced toward the packs healing den . The usual fifteen minute drive took barely five The scene that greeted me sentice through my veins . Luna Sarah was crumpled outside the sacred healing chamber her usual composed demeanor shattered . Tears streamed down her face as she rocked back and forth . Sarah ? I approached cautiously , my voice tight with concern . She looked up at me , her eyes wild with anguish . Alexander oh goddess . Her words dissolved into fresh sobs . Daniel Winter stepped forward from the shadows , his face grave . The healers discovered something disturbing , he said quietly . The silver poisoning … its spread beyond her bloodstream . My fists clenched involuntanly . What does that mean ? its affecting her ability to shift , Daniel continued , his voice dropping lower . And worse … its threatening her life force . Sarahs mental projections of pain intensified , nearly bringing me to my knees . My baby she whimpered . Her wolf form … its being corrupted . The healers say … say she might be permanently trapped in human form ! Mason roared inside me , the sound echoing through my mind like thunder . Without thinking , I grabbed the nearest healer by his collar , lifting him clear off the ground If anything happens to her , I growled , my eyes blazing amber , your entire bloodline will answer to the Northern territories The healers face went pale . Alpha Alexander , please , he stammered Were doing everything possible … From the corner of my eye , I caught sight of Hazel , Scarletts friend , standing among the gathered healers . Her expression was carefully neutral , could see the contempt lurking in her eyes . The sight of her brought an unwelcome reminder Scarlett . The marking ceremony . My obligations . A pained whimper echoed from behind the healing chamber doors . Graces voice , weak and frightened . Everything else vanished from my mind . I released the healer , who scrambled away quickly . What treatments are you trying ? I demanded . But Another healer stepped forward , clutching a chart . Weve administered traditional silver antidotes , but theyre not working as expected . The poison seems … different somehow . Masons protective instincts surged stronger . Different how ? Its almost as if … The healer hesitated , glancing nervously at Sarah , As if its been engineered specifically to target her wolf . Sarahs sobbing intensified . This is my fault , she cried , 1 should have noticed sooner …. I placed a hand on her shoulder , trying to project calm i didnt feel . Well fix this , I promised , though the words felt hollow Through the healing chambers window , I could see Grace lying motionless on the bed . Her usual ethereal beauty was marred by pain , her platinum blonde hair spread across the pillow like a broken halo . Hours passed in a blur of tension and fear . Healers rushed in and out , carrying various herbs and potions . Each time the door opened , Graces whimpers of pain stabbed through me like physical wounds . 1/0 Fast of His Own Medicine I paced the corridor restless , my alpha power crackling dangerously around me . Junior pack members scurried out of my way , their fear evident Only Hazel remained unmoved by my display . She stood quietly in her comer , observing everything with those sharp , judging eyes strength hould rest . Alpha , she finally said , her tone professionally detached . The marking ceremony is less than a week away . Youll need your I The reminder felt like a slap turned to face her fully seeing Scarletts influence in her steady gaze The ceremony isnt important right now I snapped Hazels eyebrow raised slightly . No ? The Northern territories might disagree Before I could respond , another cry from Grace pierced the air . I was at the chamber door instantly , my hand on the handle Alexander Hazels voice camed to me , soft but clear . Remember what happened three years ago | fraze , my gric tightening on the door handle . The memory she referenced the rogue attack on Scarlett flashed through my mind . But Graces next whimper of pain drowned out everything else I pushed through the door , leaving Hazel and her knowing looks behind . Grace needed me . Nothing else mattered . The head healer looked up as I entered , his face drawn with exhaustion . Alpha , were trying a new combination of herbs , but.. I possessed . Whatever it takes ? Save her , I commanded , my voice carrying every ounce of alpha authority Ip Graces eyes fluttered open at my voice . Alexander ? she whispered , reaching for me weakly . I took her hand ignoring the way Mason bristled at the contact . The silver poisoning had left her skin burning hot Tm here I assured h her pushing aside thoughts of Scarlett , the ceremony , and everything else . Sarah slipped into the room behind me , her tears finally subsided into quiet sniffles . The other healers say we should prepare for the worst she said softly No i growled , my pho tightening on Graces hand . Thats not an option Outside the chamber , I could hear the whispers of gathering pack members . Their concern , their questions , their judgments . But none of in mattered . Not when Grace lay here , fighting for her life . Not when the silver poison threatened to destroy her very essence . The moon climbed ed higher in the sky as I maintained my vigil . Somewhere across the territory , Scarlett was probably awake , her emerald eyes blazing with justified anger But here , in this sterile room that reeked of herbs and fear , I couldnt bring myself yself to care a about the consequences of my choice . ( Scarletts POV ) The sharp ring of my phone cut through my dreams , dragging me back to consciousness . I grabbed it without opening my eyes , ready to silence whoever dared disturb my sleep Scarlett Hazels voice , calm but urgent . We need to talk . I sat up , suddenly alert Hazel never called without good reason . What happened ? I asked , though part of me already knew Graces condition has taken a turn , Hazel said carefully . The silver poisoning is worse than anyone realized I leaned back against my headboard , not bothering to hide my lack of sympathy And ? Alexander nearly assaulted one of the healers . Hazel continued . Hes quite protective of her . How shocking . I drawled sarcastically . The marking ceremony is less than a week away and hes at her bedside ? Can you really walk away from this alliance , Scarlett ? Hazel asked quietly The political implications . Watch me , I cut her off coldly . Tm done being their puppet . Hazel was quiet for a moment before speaking again . The silver poison is spreading through her entire system , she said clinically . Trs comupting her wolf form . She might never be able to shift again 2/3 Chapter 14. Taste of Her Chan Medicine I couldnt help the dark laugh that escaped me Karmas finally catching up to her , isnt it ? ⠀⠀ Scarlett Haals tore held a warning Dont I snapped . You remember what she did to me three years ago . Those rogues nearly killed me 1 remember , Hazel said softly . Thats why Em not involved in her treatment . I closed my eyes , letting the bitter satisfaction wash over me . 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