Chapter 26

Theo's POV After reviewing Daisy's proposal again in my office, I found myself reconsidering my initial refusal. The Blood Moon Pack's medical research might genuinely benefit Claire's father—and by extension, Claire herself. Though I was reluctant to admit it, this was the primary reason I agreed to meet Daisy that evening at Aria, an upscale restaurant downtown. She was already seated when I arrived, dressed in an elegant burgundy dress that complemented her auburn hair. Her smile brightened as she spotted me, a reaction I was accustomed to but found increasingly tiresome. "Theo," she greeted, rising slightly as I approached. "I'm so glad you reconsidered." I nodded politely as I took my seat across from her. "The project has merit. I'd like to hear more about the practical applications." The waiter appeared almost immediately with a bottle of red wine, clearly pre-ordered by Daisy. As he poured, she launched into a detailed overview of the Blood Moon Pack's Eclipse Syndrome treatmen