Chapter 44
Chapter 44
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Atticus was taken aback by their questions, but answered truthfully. “About a quarter acre, but we have plenty of room to expand. We’ve been trying to get contracts from other packs for herbs before dedicating more land.”
Jason nodded, sharing a look with Reed, who also nodded. It would take time for any pack to adjust their fields to make space for herbs they weren’t already growing. Add to that, some herbs took two or three years to establish. It could be a very long wait. Just as he was looking to save time by partnering with a medically specialized pack, they could also partner with a pack to grow the rare herbs they needed. Jason was far more astute than Reed gave him credit.
“If you had a million dollar investment, how long would it take to expand production?” Jason questioned.
Atticus hesitated. Not sure if he was serious.
“Make that two,” Reed suddenly spoke. “My pack can certainly match that.”
Atticus glanced from one alpha to the other. Never in a million years did he think he’d be this close
to either, let alone sitting in the middle of a negotiation. His pack was only three hundred and compared to Blue Moon or Harvest Moon, that was nothing.
Jason could sense the other’s uncertainty and knew he would have to give a proper explanation to secure his help, “My pack recently received a patent for a new medicine, one that heals silver
wounds.”
Atticus sucked in a breath. Jason wasn’t surprised by his reaction and continued to his main point.
“Blue Moon isn’t specialized in medicine, which is why I have brought Alpha Reed here for
discussion. However, as he pointed out, some of the herbs required are difficult to procure in large
quantities.”
Atticus’s eyes lit up as he finally realized why he had been asked to join this discussion. Finally, he
said, “You need comfrey and vervain.”
Jason nodded.
“With the kind of investment you are proposing, we could easily expand the fields at least
three-fold or more.”
“And you can guarantee supply and quality?”
“Once the fields are established, yes.”
“And how much will it cost to expand even more?” Jason asked.
Atticus hesitated. Spying the drinks on the table, he snagged one and drank deeply to settle his
