Alex anxiously fidgeted with his fingers, his gaze darting around the room as frustration gnawed at him. He had searched everywhere, yet there was no trace of Amelie.
"Did she actually manage to escape? An omega ran away that far from me," he murmured. "I shouldn't have let her go alive." He clenched his fists while his jaw tightened in anger.
A sudden knock at the door pulled him from his thoughts. His heart lurched as he strode over and opened it.
"Alex," Flora's soft voice reached him before she wrapped her arms around him in a comforting embrace. He shut his eyes, allowing himself a moment of solace in her warmth before gently pulling away.
"What are you doing here?" he asked.
Flora looked at him with concern. "I couldn't let you be alone," she admitted. "I still can't believe my sister lied about her pregnancy in the pack. My parents are trying to connect with Amelie, but her phone is off. I checked the CCTVs at our house, but Amelie didn't come home."
"CCTVs?" Alex's eyes gleamed with realization. "I didn't even think of that." A smirk tugged at his lips as he leaned back slightly. "We need to check every spot where the cameras were installed. Once we do, I can finally catch that annoying bitch."
Flora nodded but hesitated before speaking again. "Yes... but Alex, do you know who she cheated on you with? I always thought Amelie was the innocent type, the kind of woman who would never do something like this." She paused, searching his face for answers. "Did she tell the doctor who the father of her child is?"
Alex's smirk faltered for a brief moment before his gaze darkened.
"It was an omega from town," Alex lied smoothly, his expression unreadable. "But I have no idea who it was. Only Amelie can tell the truth," he added with a shrug, as if the matter barely concerned him.
In reality, he was the father. However, he had already shaped the narrative in his favor. No one in the pack would believe Amelie, not after everything he had orchestrated. He had spun his web carefully, ensuring that everyone saw him as the victim and her as the betrayer.
This time, he wouldn't make any mistakes. He would make sure Amelie never had the chance to ruin him again. This time, she would die.
"Flora, go home," Alex instructed, his voice firm. "I need to have my beta search the CCTVs in the city."
Flora nodded in understanding, leaning in to press a soft kiss to his cheek before turning away. As she disappeared, Alex wasted no time and pulled out his phone, dialing his beta, Zander. However, before the call could connect, a knock sounded at his door.
"Sir," a maid spoke hesitantly, bowing slightly. "Your beta is here. He's waiting in the living room."
Alex immediately ended the call and strode downstairs, finding Zander standing with a serious expression.
"Zander, check the CCTVs across the entire city. That'll make it easier to track her down," Alex ordered with his growing impatience.
Zander, however, didn't move to acknowledge the command. Instead, he met Alex's gaze with a grave expression. "Alex, Alpha Prince Gabriel has sent you a summon."
Alex's brow furrowed. "What?" He took a step closer. "Why is he summoning me so suddenly?"
Wordlessly, Zander handed him an envelope with a letter already outside. Alex's eyes scanned the message on it.
"Tomorrow, sharp ten, show yourself at the mansion.
— Gabriel"
Alex's grip on the letter tightened. "What does this mean?" he muttered.
"No idea," Zander admitted. "I tried contacting his beta, but they didn't pick up. Seems they don't answer unknown callers."
Alex kept the furrows between his brows. "As far as I know, Gabriel doesn't live with his family. Where exactly does he stay?"
"He resides in San Ravendale," Zander stated. "It will take more than eight hours to get there. You need to leave immediately. I've already prepared the car. If you're ready, we can go now."
Alex let out a low hum.
"I can't refuse his summon," he finally said.
His gaze swept the room before he spotted a maid passing by. "Where are my parents?" he asked.
The maid bowed respectfully. "Sir and Madam have not returned yet," she replied politely.
Alex exhaled sharply. "Fine. Let them know I've left for San Ravendale to meet Alpha Prince Gabriel," he instructed before turning back to Zander. "Wait for me in the car."
Without another word, he strode upstairs, grabbing a small duffle bag before heading out.
As Alex settled into the car, Zander gave a brief nod to the driver. "Drive," he ordered, and without hesitation, the vehicle pulled away from the estate, beginning their long journey to San Ravendale.
Alex pulled out his phone and sent a quick message to Flora, letting her know he would be out of town for the day.
With that done, he leaned back in his seat, exhaling slowly as he turned his attention to Zander.
"Tell the gamma to search the CCTVs," he instructed. "I want Amelie found at all costs. According to Flora, she didn't take any money with her, so she must still be in the city."
Zander gave a curt nod. "Understood." Without wasting a moment, he pulled out his phone and relayed the command to Alex's gamma, ensuring that the search for Amelie was already in motion.
'Amelie, you turned out to be quite the runner,' he mused, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. 'I wonder which filthy little corner you're hiding in. If not for the rejection, I would have caught your scent by now. But it doesn't matter—I'll find you soon enough.'
His grip tightened slightly. 'You dared to go to a doctor behind my back, nearly ruining everything I've worked for—my rightful place as the next Alpha. You should've known better. But don't worry, Amelie. When I catch you, I'll remind you exactly where you belong.'