Chapter 259: HEART OF SHADOWS

Tatiana   I heard the front door of the clinic swing open, followed by a few familiar voices chatting away. A delicious scent wafted through the air, and my wolf perked up, stirring within me.   “Hey there,” I thought to myself, feeling a flicker of hope.   Maybe he was just stopping by to check on me. Perhaps someone had mentioned I was here.   Then I caught another scent—Mirabelle.   My heart did a flip in my chest, and the familiar knots in my stomach twisted again, making me feel anxious, almost nauseous.   I heard Doc chatting with them, guiding them toward a room further down the hall. The sounds of laughter echoed, and I felt a pull of curiosity, an urge to see what was happening. The scratching in my head from my wolf’s unease was growing louder, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that I needed to check it out.   As Doc said he’d be back in a few moments, I quietly slipped out of my room, my heart racing as I slid down the hallway, trying to be as stealthy as possible. When I pee