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"We need to muzzle him for the exam," Elena said, her voice steady. "But we’re going to do it with sedation. I don’t want to restrain him. If I’m right, forcing him down will only confirm his fear that movement equals pain."

"Unilateral hip dysplasia, likely compounded by a torn cruciate ligament that healed improperly. Look at the muscle atrophy on this side." She showed Marcus the subtle difference in muscle mass between the left and right legs. "He’s been walking on a broken engine for six months." zooskool vixen

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