"I won't gamble with Rina's life," Isabelle continued, her voice sharp with protective authority.
"This essence requires comprehensive molecular analysis, toxicity screening, and compatibility testing before it touches her system."
Kane's jaw tightened, his fox instincts urging immediate action.
"How long will that take?"
"If we're fortunate, by the end of the day," Isabelle replied, already calculating protocols in her head.
"More realistically, tomorrow morning."
Kane opened his mouth to protest, but Cyrus placed a firm hand on his shoulder.
"Thank you for your thoroughness, Isabelle," Cyrus said, his tone measured but appreciative.
"Rina's safety takes precedence over our impatience."
Kane shot Cyrus a frustrated look, but the dragon's steady gaze reminded him that rushing could prove catastrophic.
"We'll be in my office waiting for the results," Cyrus informed Isabelle, guiding Kane toward the elevator.
Isabelle nodded, already turning toward the laboratory wing.
