I continued eating, and finally, after the full third cart, the need to shift stopped. I looked up at the doctor, amazed, but he was still working on Ronnie’s wound. But something changed, something eased. I felt a soft graze at my hand on the bed and I turned to look at my uncle, and Ronnie was staring at me. I smiled. “Hi.” “Hey.” He looked tired, but his tired voice had the nurse and doctor jolting. “You’re awake.” The doctor smiled. Ronnie nodded and his eyes drifted close. “Thanks to this beautiful pup.” His eyes glowed gray as his wolf came forward. “Thank you pup. You saved both of us while dealing with my needs, and I know it wasn’t easy.” “I’d do anything for you, Logan. You and Ronnie are my uncle.” I smiled, but I felt a punch to my gut and I knew something was wrong. I st