"I see. The volunteer would have to take the same treatment to kick off a heat cycle without having a mate of her own?"

"Yes. If you think you can find a volunteer to provide you your heir, I can provide you with the injection schedule and the drugs you will need today. Your own Pack doctor will have to oversee the cycle, and I only have enough drugs left for you to try once."

"I'll take them," I said.

"I'll prepare what you need," she said. "I'm really sorry I can't do more for you," she said as she left.

She handed us the supplies and the directions, then...