The fight leaves my body when I hear that familiar name, and the arms holding me carry me over to one of the bar stools. I stare up at Nick, who has dropped the emotionless mask he was wearing. His face is filled with concern and regret as he stares down at me.
“I’m so sorry we didn’t get to you sooner, it took some time tracking you down.”
“Liam sent you?”
“He’s waiting for us at the hospital. There is an ambulance right outside waiting to take you there. You need medical attention, Savannah, will you come with me?’
I nod, and he gives me a soft smile before walking to the door and unlocking it. Two women wearing EMT uniforms follow him over to me and quickly give me a once-over.
One of them goes over to Nick and they start talking in hushed voices. He keeps glaring up at the stairs and clenching his jaw. The lady that stayed with me, smiles down at me warmly.
“You’re going to be just fine, Savannah; it’s over now.”
I want to believe her so badly, but I’m scared. What if I’m still asleep, and when I wake up, I’ll still be in Greg’s house? I don’t think I can handle this being a dream.
Oliver
When Jack and Gray caught a whiff of Savvy’s scent from my clothes, it was quickly confirmed she was a scent match for all four of us. We celebrated in the hospital with vending machine candy and coffee so bad it should be illegal.
As Hale had said, Jane was fine, just pissed off. The doctors were more worried about her high blood pressure than her actual injuries so we spent most of the night soothing her. She loved hearing about me finding Savvy again, and she’s excited to meet her. I didn’t hear back from her again, but I just assumed she got done late and went to bed.
I wrote her a text the next morning, telling her how I couldn’t wait to see her later. Jane was discharged around mid-morning, and the label sent their own security to accompany us to Jane’s home. Two detectives from the Asheville Department would be meeting us there to take Jane’s statement. They had already pulled the footage from the diner, so it looked like they had enough evidence to start an investigation into the local police department.
I never had to see my dad again, and the thought alone lifted a heavy burden I had been carrying around.
“Thank you so much for chatting to us Miss Rawson,” The detective says, shaking Jane’s hand. “We have everything we need for now, but we’ll reach out to you in Asheville if we have any more questions.”
“Just make sure that man stays away from my Oliver,” She huffs out, a tear sliding down her cheek. “He has suffered enough.”
I wrap my arms around her, holding her close as the detectives say their goodbyes. It isn’t long before we have Jane’s belongings all packed up and we’re making the hour journey to Asheville.
Savvy still hasn’t responded to my message, so I try calling her, but it goes directly to voicemail.
“Hale, could we stop by Savvy’s work real quick?” I ask from the backseat. “She still hasn’t replied, but her phone is off.”
He grunts in agreement, and about thirty minutes later, we pull to a stop in front of the closed restaurant.
“Maybe they only open tonight?” Gray asks, always the voice of reason. “She might just be sleeping in, and her phone died. We can stop by again tonight if you haven’t heard back yet.”
“There isn’t anything we can do right now, Ollie,” Hale says, already pulling away from the curb. “Jane needs rest, and we don’t know her address. We'll come back tonight.”
I know their right but fucking hell I hate every mile we put between us and Savvy. Jane has fallen asleep wedged between me and Jack, her head resting on Jack’s shoulder. She has been through hell, and I need to ensure she is taken care of first, so I ignore my growing concern and focus on getting Jane settled into our new home.
“This is fucking bullshit,” I’m pacing in front of Gino’s later that night, my alpha fully in the forefront as I pace outside the closed restaurant. “It’s past nine on a Saturday night! They should be open.She still hasn’t responded to any of my texts, something is fucking wrong.” I know I’m spiraling, but my mate is missing, AGAIN.
“There are people inside,” Hale growls out, sounding just as unhinged as I do. He goes over to the door and starts banging on it.
A bald, overweight alpha pops his head out about a minute later and sneers at us. “We are closed, leave.”
I push past Hale and use my foot to stop him from closing the door which earns me a glare.
“I am looking for Savvy, I’ve been trying to reach her all day. Is she here?” I try to peak over his shoulder, but his frame blocks my vision.
“You’re the boy from last night,” Recognition flickers in his eyes as he focuses on me. “My niece was very upset after you left, she said you were harassing her in the bathroom. Leave, or I am calling the cops.”
“That’s bullshit!” I turn to the guys, knowing they’ll have my back. Hale looks ready to rip the guy's throat out.
“Ollie,” Gray starts. “Maybe we should leave and wait for Savvy to call you?”
