Porcupine Ridge They managed to rob the New Sheoth palace vaults? Curious.

"It doesn't spread." 

The declaration did little to stave off his worry, but he tried to take her at her word. You're sure of it? Hex demanded quietly. Absolutely certain?

He was keen to know what tales her bones could tell—but the safety of Shadow Ridge came first.

I have seen disease rip through wolves like fangs through flesh, he explained. He was suddenly sick to his stomach, and clenched his teeth against the sensation of hot, acrid bile rising in his throat. Terrible, uncurable disease. I've lost those I loved. . .

Agrippa. He let out a breath on a sob, pushing down the panic.