Jake woke up resolute on Saturday morning. After an incredible night with Lyra in the woods, he knew one thing for certain: he wasn’t letting her go. His mission was clear. He had to convince her to stay, to show her she could be happy here.
But Jake also understood something deeper. Lyra’s happiness was tied to her brother’s. Donovan needed to feel safe, valued, and like he belonged. That wouldn’t be easy, but Jake was more than ready to rise to the challenge.
He started by calling Dr. Dylan Rockwell to ask about Lyra touring the hospital. She had spoken passionately about human medicine, and Jake remembered how animated she’d been. Since she’d pointed out the similarities between human and werewolf physiology, it made sense that her knowledge could be an asset. Dylan had been enthusias
