Free A Dangerous Moon [Tales of the Werewolf Clan] by Sabrina Luna Page A

what's going on?"
    "I've already called Ray and told him to contact the pack council. It seems Jeni was attacked by a wolf in the parking lot."
    "A wolf? Are you sure?"
    Bruce nodded. "That's what she said. It bit her on the hand, but she managed to get away and run. Lucky for her, several patrons still inside heard the commotion and went outside."
    "Is it the rogue wolf someone reported earlier?" Rick raised an eyebrow.
    "How did you know about that?"
    "Rhonda told me about it the other night."
    "It figures," Bruce shrugged, giving a little smirk. "Yeah, we think it's the same one. Ernie and a few others took off after it, but it seems to have disappeared after the attack."
    "But, why did it attack Jeni?" Rick frowned.
    "That's another question we'd like an answer to." Bruce gave a frustrated sigh, running a hand over his face. "I really hope Allison can help us get some answers from her."
    "I'm sure she will," Rick nodded, giving his friend a sympathic pat on the shoulder. "Allison will do all she can to help out. Trust me."
    * * *
    Doctor Cary had already filled her in with all the details of Jeni's medical case before she entered her room. Allison drew a deep breath and pushed open the door. Jeni was sitting up in her bed, speaking in a low, soothing tone to an elderly Asian man and woman. She deduced they were related to Jeni as they all turned their gaze on her.
    Jeni patted the woman's hand and said something in Chinese. The older woman nodded, then placed an object in Jeni's hand and the couple quietly left the room.
    "Hey there." Allison managed a soft smile. "How are you feeling?"
    "Allie, thank goodness you're here." Jeni exhaled a sigh of relief. "Come over," she gestured to the chair beside the bed. "We need to talk."
    As Allison got closer, she noticed the object in Jeni's hand. It was a round piece of light green stone, more than likely jade, on a red piece of string. An amulet to ward off evil. Jeni clutched it in one hand while the other was wrapped in a bandage on a pillow beside her.
    "Doctor Cary's prescribed a round of rabies treatments for you," she informed her as she drew close. Jeni's eyes were slightly glazed over and her skin, which was normally golden, was paler than usual. But, it was understandable, given the circumstances. "Can I get you anything?"
    "Water, please. Margaret came in a while ago and gave me a mild sedative. Now, my mouth is as dry as cotton." Jeni wrinkled her nose.
    Allison poured her a glass from the nearby medical cart. After Jeni took a couple of sips, she laid her head back on the pillow and sighed. "Allie, I've got to tell you what happened tonight. I-I don't quite believe it myself. It's all so crazy."
    "Officer Taylor said you reported that you were attacked by a wolf. Is that correct?"
    Jeni closed her eyes and nodded, then her eyes snapped open. "But, that's not the crazy part." She dropped the amulet on the bedsheet and grabbed Allison's hand. Jeni nervously gazed to the door, then back to Allie. "I must tell you what really happened before anyone comes back in here. Okay?"
    "Go ahead," Allison nodded, leaning in close. "I'm listening."
    "Well, everything was going fine at The Red Lion . When I got ready to leave, Ernie Campbell was going to walk me out to my car. We stepped outside and, about halfway to my car, he remembered he'd left his cell phone on the table, so he went back inside."
    "And left you alone?"
    "Yeah," Jeni nodded. "But, after he went inside, a guy walked up to me. I guess he'd been waiting in the parking lot, but I don't know. I didn't see him until he walked up. Anyway, he asked if I knew you, Allie. He asked if I knew a 'Doctor Allison Browne'."
    "Me?" She raised an eyebrow. "Who was he?"
    "That's just it," Jeni shrugged. "I've never seen him before. He wasn't bad looking either. Tall, dark hair and really well-built. He was wearing all black too…you know, tee and jeans, casual clothes. I told him I didn't know, but…but as he came closer, I got a