Allison's POV
My knees buckled as I followed the nurse to Dr. Swift's office. The moment I saw the sympathetic sorrow in his eyes, something inside me shattered completely. The strength drained from my limbs.
Dr. Swift caught my arm, steadying me. "I know this news is devastating, Ms. Carter, but we've been informed that the donor has withdrawn consent. We cannot intervene in an individual's autonomous decision—we must respect their choice."
The room spun around me. Had Dr. Swift not guided me to a chair, I might have collapsed entirely. The bond between Lily and me throbbed with pain through my wolf's consciousness.
After what felt like an eternity, I opened my eyes to meet Dr. Swift's concerned gaze. "How could this happen?" My voice was barely a rasp.
"Unfortunately, I'
