Mrs Payne rubbed her eyes. They stung after not sleeping for hours. She was working tirelessly to find some solution to control Lester's wolf. They had found traces of Painite in his system, and it was obvious from where it came into his body.
The issue was too serious, and she couldn't waste any time. Laila was constantly by her side to assist her and followed her every instruction.
Mrs Payne watched the young girl dozing off to sleep on the floor where she sat.
She neared the girl and ran her hand over her head.
"Laila dear, wake up sweety."
"Wh-what happened? Do you need anything?" Laila asked, waking up from her slumber.
Mrs Payne smiled. "No dear. I don't need anything. We are almost there I think, but why don't you go and rest for some time. I heard your grandpa was asking about you."
"But Mrs Payne, how can I leave you to it alone? Your knees..."