A MONTH LATER...

Nicolai burst into the hospital, Cruella unconscious in his arms. Nurses rushed to assist, transferring her to a stretcher and wheeling her into the ER. Nicolai followed closely behind, anxiously waiting outside until the doctor arrived.

"Alpha." The doctor greeted. "What's going on?"

"I don't know." Nicolai replied. "The maids found her unconscious in her room. I have no idea what happened."

The doctor nodded. "I'll examine her and do my best to ensure she's ...