Ahnasha was correct, as far as the pack was concerned. The next space of time was spent waiting in silence, for the most part.

To settle the other big worry in her mind, even if its consequences might make the situation worse, Sabine wandered over to Peiter, Uthri, and Tzirret for a short time. Sabine was relieved to at least see Peiter still alive and recovering. Learning of Irenya's death was something that scraped at the end of Sabine's reserves of energy. She shared some grief with Tzirret and Uthri, who were still understandably upset, but she tried not to dwell long, simply because she needed to at least have some hope left in her mind. She left the still unconscious Peiter with a kiss on his pale forehead before heading back. Meesei's treatment was not meant to take long, and she did not want any delay in knowing its results.

The look of the Cathay healer coming towards them, drew the eyes of all the pack. Sabine began to breathe uneasily. Everyone was nervous.

"What has happened?" Fendros demanded quietly to him.