Chapter 2: She's Not The One

“Take them straight to the Moonlight Pack, they should be locked up in the dungeon!” The King's Beta ordered, his voice hot as he paced back and forth. It was a good thing that the rogues that attacked them were captured, he couldn't wait for the King to make the quick recovery doctor Jackson had promised so he'd deal with them severely.

They were ambushed and attacked by anonymous rogues on their way to the Moonlight Pack, the reason for the attack was unknown at that moment and Ryder wasn't having it, his concern was for the King who suffered a severe blow to the head while trying to protect the royal Healer and Gamma.

“He's out of danger!” Doctor Jackson announced and Ryder's face lit up. “Surprisingly, he didn't lose so much blood, like I promised you will be out of here tomorrow.”

“Can I see him?” The Beta couldn't control himself.

“No, he is sleeping, but he will wake up soon.” The doctor said with a smile that was reassuring.

“Alright then,” Ryder nodded. “Thank you,”

“It's a pleasure attending to the Alpha's wounds,” Jackson said before leaving. His face suddenly fell upon seeing Hailey.

“You slow little girl!” He said through closed teeth. Hailey was right, the doctor would not spare her, but he knew better than to berate her at a moment like this, he needed Hailey to be in her senses so she could attend to the Alpha, if he had any other option he wouldn't choose Hailey for this task.

“B-but sir-” she stuttered, trying to express her feelings. But who would understand her? Wouldn't they call her stupid if she voiced her fears? No one has ever believed she was being mistreated by her own family, so how would they understand that she cannot go against her mother's wishes? She felt it would be a great sin to attend to the Alpha, it would be a great sin.”

“Stop stuttering nonsense!” He barked, startling her. “Goodness,” he sighed, it made his blood boil that he couldn't shout at her at this moment. “Hailey dear,” his voice was soft. “Don't make me repeat myself, here's the Alpha's file, go and take care of him, I have other patients to tend to.”

“B-but…” her fingers trembled as she collected the file.

“Now, don't make a mess of this!” He ordered before leaving.

She was stunned, her mother wasn't here but she still feared to disobey her. But this was her job, the same person they were trying to make her stay away from had come to her as her patient. Hailey sighed. Nobody is going to know, with that thought she walked into the Alpha's room.

The Alpha's eyes twitched, he was in deep sleep but his heart skipped a beat. His fingers began moving.

“Alpha Killian,” She bowed, her eyes downcasted, she didn't want to look at him, and she wouldn't let him see her face as well, she had to pay heed to her mother, unknown to her, the Alpha wanted to see her face so badly at that moment; even while unconscious he felt the spark.

Hailey had sat beside him, waiting for the Alpha to wake up so she'd immediately examine him and administer medication to him, as she sat lost in thoughts she couldn't figure out how she'd do that without letting him see her face or her looking at him. Meanwhile, her scent disturbed the Alpha, making him restless.

“Hailey,” Dr. Jackson called, his voice was low so he wouldn't wake the Alpha yet it startled her.

“Y-yes sir,” she answered darting to him.

“We need extra hands at the emergency unit, here,” he handed her a file.

“Alright sir,” she hastened to collect the file, it was a relief for her, she had been saved from disobeying her mother.

“Alright girl, get to work.” He ordered and she rushed out.

Few hours later, the Beta came to see the Alpha but he was still sleeping. He looked fine. The doctor had informed Ryder that once he woke up and had his rest they would be discharged since they were in a hurry.

“Sweet one,” The Alpha whispered in his sleep.

“My lord!” Ryder exclaimed happily.

“Sweet one,” the Alpha kept saying, as he struggled to open his eyes. This confused Ryder, who was Killian dreaming about?

“Where's she?” He asked the moment he opened his eyes.

“Who are you talking about, my King?” Ryder was confused.

“The girl that was here? I need to see her!” He demanded.

“My Alpha, you must've had a dream, there was no girl in here.” The Beta said, unknown to him the Alpha was referring to his doctor.

“Hm,” he growled softly. “I'm sure there was a girl here, I heard her mumblings and footsteps.” He said, remembering everything as if he was awake. “And her scent,” the king muttered.

“What?” Ryder asked, he didn't catch the last words.

“Summon all the women that were in here,” he ordered, he would recognize her scent, he was desperate to see her.

“Why? My king, there was no woman here, just the nurses and doctors that tended to you.”

“Summon all of the female health workers then,” he said through closed teeth, he was getting tired of the Beta's questions.

“Right away my King,” Ryder bowed before darting out.

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“That girl has done something then, she must've offended the king!” Jackson complained, he couldn't understand why the King had asked to see all the female workers.

“Where is she anyway?!” He asked hotly. “Has she left already?”

“Yes sir,’’ one of the staff replied.

“Oh no!” He sighed. “If there's anything Hailey brings, it's trouble.” He hesitated for a moment. “Nina, you take her place.”

“Me?” She widened her eyes. Why would she take the blame for someone else's faults? “But I wasn't with her.”

“I know, I will compensate you.” He said, glaring at her. “Don't worry, the Alpha won't show his cold side to a girl.” He sighed. “Let's go now.”

They walked to the Alpha's room, worry written on their faces. Whatever Hailey had done, they were left to be punished for it, especially Nina, she had already begun crying.

However, to their biggest surprise the Alpha sat with a calm expression, he leapt from the bed, eager to see this girl. The women's faces were downcasted.

“Hm,” he growled softly, his face fallen. She wasn't there. None of these women were the girl he was looking for.

His mate was not there.

“Is everything alright my Lord?” Ryder asked, concerned.

“She's not here,” he said, disappointed.

“My lord, this is the only girl that was with you, she's your doctor,” Jackson said, pointing to Nina. “She's very clumsy sometimes, we apologise for the inconveniences caused.”

“She's not the one,” Killain said, staring at her. “She's not my mate.”

“Your mate?” Ryder widened his eyes, stunned.