Chapter 56

~Maverick~ I racked my brain, trying to place the man’s face, but it remained elusive, a complete mystery. With a sigh, I decided to push it aside for the moment. There were more pressing matters at hand. “We’re studying how the Lycan virus operates. Our research suggests it incubates in the cells for two weeks before symptoms manifest and then rapidly deteriorates,” Dr. Liam explained. I nodded. I nodded, absorbing the unsettling information. “Keep up the good work. I hope we find a breakthrough soon,” I said, leaving the room. My mind was a whirlwind, and I didn’t know where to begin. The research itself was proving to be a frustrating dead end. Not only were we running dangerously low on essential reagents, but a significant portion of the research staff lacked the specialized knowledge needed to effectively study the Lycan virus. It was a perfect storm of setbacks, hindering any real progress. At this point, the thought of consulting Jasmine about taking on the research became incr