Sam Stanton’s Captivity

Mon Loup Alpha

Sam Stanton shifts from injured attacker to coerced source of information when Julien confronts him in the hospital.

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A Patient Arrives A Patient Arrives from "Mon Loup Alpha". A Patient Arrives Unexplained Injuries Sam Stanton is admitted with bruises and wounds after being found in the street.

A Patient Arrives from "Mon Loup Alpha". A Patient Arrives Unexplained Injuries Sam Stanton is admitted with bruises and wounds after being found in the street.

A Patient Arrives Unexplained Injuries Sam Stanton is admitted with bruises and wounds after being found in the street. His account of how he was hurt is incomplete. An Ordinary File The chart records a fall and superficial injuries, offering a medical explanation that does not match Julien’s suspicions. Sam’s condition carries traces of the previous night’s violence.

The Jaguar Tattoo The Jaguar Tattoo from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Jaguar Tattoo A Familiar Symbol Julien notices a jaguar tattoo on Sam’s arm and compares it with the design he saw on Nemrod.

The Jaguar Tattoo from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Jaguar Tattoo A Familiar Symbol Julien notices a jaguar tattoo on Sam’s arm and compares it with the design he saw on Nemrod.

The Jaguar Tattoo A Familiar Symbol Julien notices a jaguar tattoo on Sam’s arm and compares it with the design he saw on Nemrod. The likeness links the patient to the conflict Julien witnessed. Recognition Julien concludes that Sam may be the jaguar who attacked Nemrod. That inference changes the patient from a case to a possible source of information.

The Medication Switch The Medication Switch from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Medication Switch A Coercive Plan Julien replaces the intended injection with potassium chloride and threatens Sam with it.

The Medication Switch from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Medication Switch A Coercive Plan Julien replaces the intended injection with potassium chloride and threatens Sam with it.

The Medication Switch A Coercive Plan Julien replaces the intended injection with potassium chloride and threatens Sam with it. He uses his medical access and knowledge to make the threat credible. Moral Reversal A hospital room meant for treatment becomes a scene of intimidation. Sam’s vulnerability as a patient magnifies Julien’s abuse of professional power.

The Location Given The Location Given from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Location Given A Quick Disclosure Sam says Nemrod usually stays at an alpha cave in Jarry Park. The information answers Julien’s immediate question.

The Location Given from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Location Given A Quick Disclosure Sam says Nemrod usually stays at an alpha cave in Jarry Park. The information answers Julien’s immediate question.

The Location Given A Quick Disclosure Sam says Nemrod usually stays at an alpha cave in Jarry Park. The information answers Julien’s immediate question. Uneasy Leverage Sam speaks under threat rather than cooperation. The answer gives Julien a route forward while leaving the consequences for both men unknown.

Left Behind Left Behind from "Mon Loup Alpha". Left Behind The Assault Julien sets down the syringe and punches Sam, who loses consciousness again.

Left Behind The Assault Julien sets down the syringe and punches Sam, who loses consciousness again. The assault follows even after Julien has obtained the information he wanted. Uncertain Outcome The book does not return to Sam’s condition or explain what happens to him afterward. His unfinished fate underlines the cost of Julien’s desperate choice.

During Julien’s hospital shift the day after the fight

Shortly after Julien enters Sam’s room

During Julien’s confrontation with Sam

Minutes after Julien issues the threat

Immediately after the disclosure