Chapter Seventeen: We Burn It Out

The only known way to remove the effects of wolfsbane from werewolves was through burning the affected area with fire or grinding the wolfsbane into ash and applying the ash to the wound. It was believed that the heat of the fire or the ash could neutralize the toxic effects of the wolfsbane, thus allowing the werewolf to heal and recover from its symptoms. Poisoning werewolves with Wolfsbane was often used in ancient times when werewolves were believed to be a real threat to society, and it was considered one of the few ways to protect oneself from the dangers that they posed.

Orpheus had been relentlessly pursued by the hunters, and the chase had taken its toll on him. His once sleek and glossy fur was now matted with blood, dirt, and sweat. He had pushed himself to the brink of exhaustion, his lungs heaving with each labored breath, and his heart pounding in his chest. But he had managed to evade his pursuers, even though he was left with a severe injury to his leg.