Breaching the Quarantine

After briefing Jared, Hazel immediately summoned Spike. Mounted on her bear-leopard companion, she headed toward the district hospital.

Her home was safe for the time being—no one could break in. Even battle-hardened soldiers armed to the teeth would be powerless.

Spike carried her swiftly to the Eastward Grand Hospital. At the main entrance, military personnel still stood guard. Spike's tense exp