Chapter 5

*Alpha Oscar's POV*

My eyes fluttered open as I stared around my surroundings. I quickly got up and touched the side of my stomach where I was shot.

Anger seared through me as I wondered who had the guts to shoot me. How dare they? The door opened and Beta Fernando walked in.

“You're finally awake. I thought you were going to be out for two days.” He chuckled and I furrowed my brows.

“How long have I been out?” I questioned and he sighed.

“One day.” He answered and I gasped.

“One day?” I asked and tried to get down but he stopped me. 

“I know you're angry but you have to calm down and stay here for now. The doctor asked us to look after you.” He said and I sighed.

I balled my fist in rage. “Have you looked into the person that attempted this shit?” I asked, referring to the gunshot.

“We tried our best but the person was smart. He left no trace. I think it's a sniper, but the police are still investigating it.” He replied.

“Who could have done this and why?” I questioned.

“Well, I arrived at the list of different suspects. They are companies that have been jealous of your success for a long period of time. It's quite possible that one of them might have attempted to take you out so as to take the lead.” He explained and I saw a bit of sense in what he said.

“You're definitely right. The problem now is who among them will have the balls to try such a thing?” I massaged my temple as I thought hard.

“We'll find that out for you. You need to rest now, okay?” He smiled at me and I sighed.

I suddenly remembered something and looked around for my phone. When I found it, I dialed a number and it was answered after the first ring.

“Any lead? Have you found her?” I asked and the other end went silent for a while. 

“No, Alpha. We haven't found her yet.” He answered and my countenance changed immediately.

“What do you mean you haven't found her yet?” I frowned.

“We tried our best to track her location but couldn't. We've gone to places and asked people some questions but none seemed to have seen her. I don't think she's in this country.” He answered.

“Then go look for her somewhere else. How can you tell me that you can't find a single lady? I tasked you with this for six fucking years and you keep giving me unsatisfactory feedbacks. Find her!” I ordered.

“We're searching different countries for her now, Alpha. We even went to different airports around the country to check travel records but couldn't find anyone with her name. We'll try our best.” He said and I groaned.

“I don't care if you have to go to the ends of the earth to find her. I just want her brought to me, okay?” I ordered.

“Yes, Alpha.” He answered and I hung up.

I growled angrily.

“Calm down, you're just recovering.” Beta Fernando warned me.

“Don't tell me to calm down. How can I calm down when the guilt is eating me whole? How do I calm down when I can't find the one person my heart yearns for? It's been six years and still no trace of her. I have no idea how she's living now. I don't know if she's eating well or even if she's still alive. I can't calm down. I want her.” I whined.

Beta Fernando sighed. “I know you want her but you need to recover and get out of here before going in search of her again. You just got shot and we're still trying to figure out who is behind this. Let's take things slowly, okay?” He patted my shoulder but that wasn't going to work on me.

After that night we had together and our conversation the next day, I realized that this particular girl was totally different from any girl I'd ever seen before. She was the first person that made my heart skip a beat after the death of my mate.

I knew I did the wrong thing by choosing my fame and business over her feelings and I felt bad for it. I wanted to find her and apologize to her but that didn't work. I eventually got her name as Trisha Drake from the club, where I was told she worked and also a picture. I tried my best to look for her but couldn't find her.

And each day without me getting any useful results was hell for me because I realized she stole my heart. There was something about her that I really wanted to know more about, which strengthened my resolve to find her but for seven years, I haven't gotten any leads and it was driving me crazy. My wolf had been silent as well and had refused to say anything about the situation on ground.

“This is messed up!” I muttered and ruffled my hair. I looked around and suddenly realized that this wasn't my private hospital. This was somewhere else.

“This isn't my private—”

“Yes, you were bleeding so much and there was no time to take you to your private hospital so we stopped at the nearest one. Turns out, the doctor is skilled and she saved you.” Beta Fernando smiled.

“Where is she?” I asked a nurse, who stood not far away.

“She is in her office, Alpha.” She bowed.

“Call her for me. I need to thank her for saving me,” I ordered. The nurse bowed and left. My phone rang and I answered it. “What is it this time?” I asked.

“We found her!” He exclaimed and my heart thumped.

“Found who?” I asked.

“Trisha Drake. We found her, Alpha!” 

I couldn't believe my ears. Finally! 

“And turns out, she just returned to Los Angeles from London. She works as a doctor and built her own special hospital here in Los Angeles…”

As he was talking, the door opened and an elegant looking lady walked in. My eyes widened immediately I saw her and the phone slipped from my hand as we locked gazes.

“Evelyn,” I called and she gasped.

She didn't wait for me to say anything else and rushed out of the room. I got down and ran after her. I wasn't going to lose her this time; not ever again.

I caught up with her and held her hand. She turned to look at me, her eyes glassy.

“I finally found you, Trisha Drake.”