I stood beside the wolf, watching its heavy breathing slowly ease. Asher, Gage, and I had done what we could to calm it, but we knew better than to let our guard down. Even though it seemed exhausted now, shifters and predators alike were unpredictable when hurt or cornered.
“We need to contain it properly.” Asher said quietly, crouching next to the wolf and inspecting its massive frame. “If it wakes up at full strength, this could turn ugly fast.”
I nodded, glancing at Gage. “We’ll need reinforced cages. Something that can hold its weight and strength. No shortcuts. Safety first.”
Gage grunted, already thinking through the logistics. “I can modify the old training pens outside. Strengthen the bars, make it secure enough so even a fully charged animal won’t break out.”
Asher stood and
