Seducing the Professor by Sabel Simmons

DNA is defective and not compatible with a living being, animal or otherwise.  Through the breeding process this DNA is transferred by way of the Chromosomes which in this specific ones’ case attacks the nerve system.  This will result in either defects or stillborn foals.  The mares are effected by way of the fetus in her body trying to eliminate toxins.  These strands I believe were altered to generate a specific toxin that effect mares only and that is why they die as soon as the foal is born. Through the release of the toxins in the cord during birth.”
    “And the Stallions?  I’ve had no deaths on any of my Stallions.”
    “I don’t know yet.  But I suspect that it does not affect them, only their offspring.  The aim here, Paul is to destroy your stable.  If all your Stallions DNA have been altered, you would never have another successful birth.  Not until we find a way to eliminate them.”
    He sat down with his head in his hands.  The whole family was gathered around the stall, everyone in a state of shock.
    “I don’t understand, Paulie?  Who hates you so much that they would be so cruel?”
    “Race horses have become one of the most competitive trades in the States.  Anyone that can achieve more than Silver Star Ranch would sh oot to the top.”
    Alexandra spoke to Brett aside and she rapped a number of ingredients off.  He nodded and shot out the door.   She turned to Paul.
    “I am concerned though.  You suspected those that did the research before and your Stallions were most probably altered then already.  Yellow Blossom according to Samuel was covered by Black Hawk.”
    “ I only brought Black Hawk to the Ranch after he covered her.  It was part of the sale agreement that he first cover another mare of the previous owner.”
    “Do yo u … I’m sorry to ask this, but is there any new staff on the Ranch?  Anyone that was employed over the past eighteen months.”
    “Why eighteen months?”
    “Winning your trust.  Knowing all the aspects of how you manage, the controls.”
    “You suspect someone that still works here is involved.”
    She took his hand in hers and raised it to her lips without realizing what she was doing, but everyone else, including Paul, did.  His eyes flared at her unconscious action.
    “I pray I am wrong.  But it is better to cover all the possibilities.”
    David screamed for Alexandra and she ran towards the birthing room.  Yellow Blossom was writhing and her eyes were bulging.
    Alexandra approached her carefully, but Paul drew her back.
    “No, she is in pain and could kick out.”
    “Paul … I know what I am doing.”
    “Yeah … and so do I.  Just stand back for now.  Please, Angel.”
    She nodded and waited.  He spoke to her in a soothing voice, approaching her slowly, tenderly touching her flank and rubbing her straining tummy.
    “How are you feeling, my girl? Your little one impatient is he?  We are going to take care of you, little Blossom.  You know you’re my heart’s point.”
    Up until then Alexandra did not realize just how much his horses meant to him.  His voice became thick and the pain was eminent in his voice.  Yellow Blossom was one of the first mares he chose himself to breed with.  He could not stand to see her die.
    Brett arrived with everything Alexandra asked for and she ran to the Lab to prepare the medication, praying she would be in time. 
    “Try and stay the birth as long as you can.  We need to get this injected before any toxins are released.  I refuse to let her die.  Do you hear me, Brett?  She will live!”
    He nodded and went to assist Paul.  Alexandra worked as fast as she could with Samuel assisting her where he could.  An hour later she winced when she heard the terrifying whinny of the horse and cursed.   She prepared a progressive emulsion as well as an intense antibiotic which she prayed would be effective and administered in time.
    She filled the syringes with the medication and Samuel