Chapter 40. Implicating the Alpha

Alpha Justin Heranus's POV

"I see. The volunteer would have to take the same treatment to kick off a heat cycle without having a mate of her own?"

"Yes. If you think you can find a volunteer to provide you your heir, I can provide you with the injection schedule and the dr*gs you will need today. Your own Pack doctor will have to oversee the cycle, and I only have enough dr*gs left for you to try once."

"I'll take them," I said.

"I'll prepare what you need," she said. "I'm really sorry I can't do more for you," she said as she left.

She handed us the supplies and the directions, then we left the clinic and returned to our car. Rhoda started crying as soon as the door closed and didn't stop until we were on the Interstate. I felt horrible; my mate was hurting, and I could do nothing. I reached over and squeezed her hand. "We'll figure something out," I said.

She wiped her eyes. "It's not that easy," she said. "It's not just that you need an heir, y