The veterinarian finished his work and stood, addressing Marianne and Brother Paul. “They’ll need ongoing care, but they’re stable for now. I’ll arrange for them to be transferred to a wildlife sanctuary where they can recover fully and, eventually, return to their natural habitat.”
Marianne nodded, her heart both heavy and full. She knelt beside the wolf, who looked at her with an intensity that felt almost human. “What are they?” Marianne whispered. “A cross-breed between a wolf and a dog, that’s why you couldn’t make them out,” replied the vet, with a proud smile after a job well done.