Woman Brings Strange Animal to Vet — He Turns Pale After One Look

A Plan Begins to Form

They pulled into the lot behind Patel’s clinic. “There’s a private room inside,” he said. “We’ll use it for observation when we’re ready. But first—we investigate Kate.” Brianna’s thoughts flashed back to her sister’s odd behavior, the cage, the secrets. “I’ll keep the creature hidden until then,” she said firmly. Patel nodded. “We’re doing the right thing.” And for the first time, Brianna believed it.