They burst into the hospital lobby, their sudden entrance startling the few night staff on duty. Julie took charge immediately, her voice firm despite the adrenaline coursing through her. “We need a room—something private and quiet. Now.”
A nurse scrambled to comply, leading them to an empty exam room. Peter laid the creature gently on the table, its small body limp and unmoving. Julie flicked on the overhead lights, and for the first time, they could clearly see what they had rescued.