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

Sudden Message

The next morning, Brianna met Patel to review what they’d found. As they flipped through logs and scribbled notes, Brianna sighed. “Nothing here connects her directly.” Then Patel’s phone buzzed. A wildlife rescue contact had texted: Suspicious delivery to a warehouse. Name listed: Kate’s Exotic Pets. Brianna paled. “That’s her shop.” Patel met her gaze. “Then it’s time to act.”