Skyler's car was skidding down the road at the fastest speed he had ever driven. His driver was sitting by his side in the front seat. He had done away with him the minute he returned to his car.
"Sir slow down".
"Oh really Vincent?"
He came to an abrupt stop in front of Fira's house. There was no ambulance, no sign of life meaning the boy had already been taken away. A part of his mind was forcing him to think that it wasn't 911 that came to take the child but the very same people that had taken his Fira.
His Fira. He had sent out thugs to go look for her and they knew better than to return with negative news. Right now, all that was in his mind was how to find his son.
"Sarah". He spoke into the phone.
"Yes, Alpha". Her voice sounded sleepy.
He checked his watch. 8:30 pm. Who sleeps by 8:30 pm?
"I need you to do a wide check of hospital records between 8 pm this evening and 8:30 pm. Check the list of people they have admitted if you'll find the name Miguel Austin Aloysius. Tell me which hospital it is".
"Yes, Alpha".
Skyler dropped his phone frustratingly on the dashboard, placing his right arm on his forehead.
Vincent knew better than to say anything. Ever since his boss and Alpha had rushed back to the car and shooed him to the passenger seat, he had sensed something bad had happened. The calls that were made had confirmed it.
The phone rang again and Skyler snatched it off the dashboard.
"Sarah".
"Spring Alive Hospital Alpha".
"How could they take my son to that hospital". Skyler muttered unknowingly.
"Sir".
"Go back to bed, Sarah". Skyler ended the call, threw his phone on Vincent's lap, and pressed down on the accelerator.
"Take whatever call comes in and update me on whatever news is gotten".
And he sped off again on the road towards the hospital. He maneuvered through the securities that were trying to stop him because of his speed. He slammed the door and ran through the entrance.
Getting to the front desk, he met a thick brunette who looked like she'd be anywhere but here as she chatted away on her phone.
"Excuse me". His voice sounded colder than he expected.
"Sir". She jerked upright.
He sniffed the air around her cautiously. Wolf.
"I'm here for Miguel Aloysius". He heard a shocked gasp from the other side of the reception.
He turned to look at where the sound had come from. A young girl of about 16 with a tattoo on her right arm was chewing on her nails. She wore a sleeveless hoodie top, her face red from excessive crying, and mucous dripped down her nose.
"And who are you to him?"
"That's none of your business". He replied coldly.
"I'm so sorry but I don't know who you are, I can't let you see him. We're just waiting for his mother". She went back to her phone and Skyler was highly irritated
"I am Alpha Skyler Quinn and his mother would not be here anytime soon". His voice held so much annoyance.
Both the nurse behind the desk and the girl across the room gasped.
"Al....p...ha...I'm so....sorry. I didn't realize it was.....it was you". She stammered.
"How would you realize when you were so engulfed in that phone of yours, doing what's not part of your job! You could lose your job as we speak". He was angry. Very angry.
"I'm very sorry Alpha. I'll get the doctor immediately". She rushed out of the cubicle and through a door.
Skyler was losing his patience. He wanted to see his son. Needed to fact. It was bad enough that he had no idea where his mate was or who had held her hostage but one thing was for sure. He would tear whoever was involved to pieces.
"Hello, sir". He turned around to see the little girl. She looked scared out of her skin.
"What's holding Miss B up? Why isn't she coming?" She was shaking.
"And you are?"
"Alice. I'm Alice. Miguel's nanny".
It clicked in his head. The nanny.
"Alice there's some sort of little complications right now concerning your Miss B but be rest assured that everything is under control. Now I want you to tell me what happened".
"I...."
"Alpha". Vincent came running down the hallway.
"It's Damien. With an update on Miss Blackstone's whereabouts". He handed the phone to Skyler.
Alice looked confusingly at the two men in front of her. What did they mean whereabout? Was Miss B missing?
"I don't care what you have to do Damien. Find Fira. Search every nook and cranny of the entire city. I'm sure whoever took her must not have gone so far. To clear doubts, search every nearby town. Leave no stone unturned. I want her found". Skyler's voice thundered, attracting attention from the other people that were in the reception.
The doctor came out at that point.
"Alpha Quinn".
Skyler turned to face him, ending the call with Damien. He looked at the name tag.
"Doctor James".
"Where is Miguel? Is he alright?"
"He's stable now but he's sleeping. The fruit cake he ate contained some things which he is allergic to". Skyler turned to face Alice.
"I didn't know Miguel had any allergies". She was shaking so badly as if controlled by a remote.
"But we've flushed his system and he's stable now. We'll still place him on some medications to help clear his throat as it's really sore as well as medication for his skin. His neck is really yunno..."
"I want to see him".
"He's sl....."
"Now!"
Skyler was led down the hallway, to the pediatric unit and to the room Miguel was in, with Alice trailing behind.
The minute Skyler laid his eyes on the child, it was as though the world stood still. His wolf was howling in excitement in his head. He rushed to the boy's side, grabbing his tiny hands. Even in his sleep, there was no denying their resemblance.
"I need him discharged now". Skyler spoke, his eyes not leaving the boy.
"But Alpha, he's not due to be discharged". The doctor argued.
Skyler wasn't ready to take chances. Whoever had taken Fira might come for Miguel. He couldn't let that happen. He had been careless enough with his mate but he wouldn't repeat the mistake with his son.
'The boy's mother has just been abducted and we're still trying to find her. I can't leave him here. Skyler mind-linked the doctor.
'We have securities here. Nothing will happen to him. The doctor argued.
'I won't repeat myself twice. I want my son discharged'. Doctor James gasped, his eyes moving from the boy on the bed to Skyler.
'This information had better not gotten out'. Skyler warned, still via mind-link. 'My doctors will come in to check on him at home'.
'Yes, Alpha'.
"Alice?" Skyler called out to the still-frightened girl.
"Sir..." Her voice came out scared.
"I'll be taking Miguel to my house. You can go back home. My housekeeper will take good care of him".
"But sir I can't leave Miguel. Miss B will kill me". Skyler sighed.
"Very well then. You will come with me".
At that point, Miguel opened his eyes.
"Mama? Alice?" He looked around, his eyes adjusting slowly to the light.
His gaze landed on Skyler. Skyler could see the grey flecks in the boy's blue eyes. A mixture of his and Fira's eyes. Skyler felt warm inside.
"Who are you?"