Chapter 189 A Risk Worth Taking
Aubrey’s POV
“No! I’m not going!”
8 Pearls
The sudden voice of protest came from someone unexpected. Among all the senior werewolf medics, he was the youngest–barely in his thirties. His name was Waylon. He was usually quiet, and this was the first time I’d ever seen him so worked up.
I looked him in the eye and said calmly, “Take it easy. You’re working under the Miguel family. That means the Miguel family will ensure your safety. We’ll be going in as a special medical team, and the local packs will offer us full support and protection.”
Waylon’s expression darkened. “Why do we have to go somewhere that dangerous? You know just as well as I do the Kajit virus isn’t transmitted solely through fluids. In a ce full of infected werewolves, what if it spreads through the air? We still don’t fully understand it. Are we really just going to walk in there and die?”
I raised an eyebrow. “Let me make this clear–the likelihood of the Kajit virus being airborne is extremely low. And with thetest inhibitor injections we’ve developed, not only can we extend an infected subject’s life by two months, but we’ve also almostpletely ruled out the possibility of airborne transmission. We’ve got protective suits. If everyone follows protocol, what you’re worried about won’t happen.”
Seeing how firm I was, Waylon’s face twisted with fear. “So you’re really set on going? Fine! Go if you want. But I’m staying.”
My expression gradually turned cold. “Only Professor Winnie and Mr. Xavier are staying behind.”
Because everyone else? I didn’t trust them. Only those two would continue treating Alpha Henry with the same level of care and dedication while I was gone.
I scanned the room, meeting the eyes of every medic present, then raised my
voice slightly.
“The Miguel family paid handsomely to bring you here–not so you could hide behind the lines! Think about it. If we seed, your value will skyrocket. You’ll be legends! I’ll do everything in my power to protect you. And if, heaven forbid, anything happens, your families will be provided for for the rest of their lives. So what exactly are you afraid of?”
The medics exchanged nces but said nothing.
Only Waylon remained defiant. His thin face was tight, his eyes full of resentment. “Why do <i>they </i>get to stay while I have to go? And aren’t you being a bit extreme? We could solve this virus right here at Shadowmoon Pack. It’s just a matter of time.”
A few others nodded subtly. Progress was slow, yes, but give it a few years–or even a decade- and they were confident a breakthrough woulde. So why take the risk?
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Chapter 189 A Risk Worth Taking
“Because there’s no time.”
*8 Pears
My voice was t. “You’ve probably already guessed–I’ve been using a very special method to keep Alpha Henry alive. But no matter how strong he is, his body can’t withstand the Kajit virus eating away at him day after day. I can’t let him die.”
The room fell silent.
Everyone here knew Alpha Henry’s body was different. His identity made him unfit for use as a live test subject. And the fact that he’d survived this long was already a miracle–one made possible by all of us working together.
But because they’d spent so much time studying the Kajit virus, they also understood how brutal and unsolvable it really was. Deep down, none of them truly believed we’d find a cure before the virus imed him. And none of them could fully understand me.
Waylon looked around, noting the absence of any Miguel family representatives–Xavier wasn’t here either. Suddenly, he spoke again..
“What’s the point, really? Ms. Mary, you don’t have to push yourself this hard.”
I narrowed my eyes and stared him down, my face cold and unreadable.
He flinched slightly, clearly intimidated.
“Ms. Mary…” Waylon hesitated, licked his lips, then lowered his voice. “You’re practically the Miguel family’s daughter now. If something were to happen to Alpha Henry… you’d be the one who benefits most. Why are you pushing yourself like this?”
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