#Chapter 12 Hostility at the Hospital

Mira I woke the next morning feeling invigorated and inspired, with a plan to prove my worth to the Pack. I needed to earn their respect to get their votes, and the best way to do that was in my natural habitat— the hospital. While they seemed surprised to see me, the staff knew they could not deny entry to Dominic’s Mate. I wanted to get a sense of how their medical system worked, and see where I could be of service. “We can give you a tour,” a nurse told me at the desk, “but it seems a bit unorthodox for a future Luna to waste her time in a place like this.” “I’ve been a doctor much longer than I’ve been in line to Luna,” I responded, ignoring the subtle insult. “And I believe a Luna should be aware and responsible for the health and safety of her Pack.” This seemed to both impress and annoy the guide, and she reluctantly began to show me around. I looked through records systems, inspected equipment, and tried to understand their staffing and scheduling methods. T