Chapter 8

Alan's illness made him crave blood and become aggressive. Leaving Suzanne alone with him seemed reckless.

Richard stepped forward with a worried look. "Dr. Smith, you don't understand. My son's condition is... complicated."

Shane chimed in, clearly disapproving, "Exactly. If he lashes out, you won't be able to defend yourself."

No matter how skilled she was as a doctor, to them, she was still a fragile woman.

But Suzanne's gaze stayed fixed on Alan. She shook her head and said calmly, "It's fine."

Shane wanted to argue more, but Suzanne raised a hand to stop him. "Trust me."

Shane froze, his eyes narrowing. He knew her temperament better than anyone. Once she decided something, there was no changing her mind.

Still, he couldn't shake his worry. "Fine, but be careful. I'll be right outside. If anything happens, call me immediately."

To Shane, nothing mattered more than her safety.

Suzanne saw the concern in his eyes and gave him a small nod, silently reassuring him.

Richard felt uneasy and looked at Alan, speaking in a firm but pleading tone, "You have to control yourself. Don't you dare hurt her!"

Their worry was palpable as both men reluctantly stepped out. They glanced back several times before the door closed behind them.

The moment the door clicked shut, Suzanne's gaze fell on Alan, who immediately growled, "You can leave too!"

His fists were clenched tightly, veins bulging on his forehead as he visibly struggled to maintain control. With fewer people around, the sweet scent of blood seemed stronger, teasing his senses and tempting him.

had an almost primal urge to sink his teeth

unbothered. Her eyes rested on Alan, her tone measured and steady. "I'm the only one who can

can't resist the hunger. It's driving you mad—making you irritable, reckless, and even

Every word she

on IV drips to keep his body functioning and was barely holding on. But then his expression hardened, his

on the couch, propping her elbow on the armrest and resting her chin in her hand. She raised a brow and said with confidence,

a woman be anyway? She couldn't possibly know what

words made

not working down there, are

landed on Alan, and he knew better than anyone else what she meant. His face

the best doctors he had seen had discovered it. Only he was aware of it. His fists clenched harder, his brows furrowing as he stared at her. He was suddenly at

of it. You'll start to feel numbness creep through your body. Eventually, you'll lose

pounded, a chill spreading through him

had chalked it up to poor posture, but now that she mentioned it, he remembered it had been happening more often. And in hindsight, his posture hadn't been

end, he would be nothing more than a broken man

must have some understanding of his condition to

rising in his chest. After a long pause, he fixed his gaze on

her head, answering honestly, "I'm not sure. I can only

He laughed dryly. "So, you're just here

she wasn't certain? Was this some

fully suppress your symptoms. At the very least, I can help you get complete relief.

she added, "I'll treat you for a few days. The symptoms will disappear, but I won't lie to you and

His gaze lingered on her, his lips parting slightly as if to speak, but

"We'll use

harm in trying? At this point, he was already a dying

long silence, he

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