Alpha Lorenzo

Chapter 51

LORENZO

I had left shortly after speaking to Caspian. I didn't like the look on his face when I had told him that I needed some information from him or that there were going to be dire consequences.

I was torn on what to do, but, I was hoping that I could push him far enough into giving me some information. Even if he thought he didn't know anything, I wanted to hear everything he knew about Ophelia.

He must have found out something striking up his deal with her. It wasn't something that they had decided over a few minutes. He must have spent a considerate amount of time with her to be convinced that she would bring his mate back for him.

I had returned to the hospital, but, the doctor had ordered me to go home and change, reminding me of how I had been wearing the same clothes for two days.

I was probably in desperate need of a shower also, but, she kindly left that part out.

After giving the doctor a warning glare, I returned to the house, stripping myself naked after I entered, making my way up the stairs and into the shower.

It was there that I allowed myself to finally break down.

I had covered up all vulnerable emotions surrounding what was currently happening with anger and fury the past few days, but, sorrow was the overwhelming one racing through me, just begging to be released.

I allowed the steamy water to spray down onto my back as I cried for Mia, my chest aching and limbs feeling as if they were on fire.

That girl was my absolute world, and I needed her. I needed her to wake up for me. I needed her to be okay. I needed our bond to be okay.

I shut my eyes, shaking my head and cursing to myself, my heart pumping at a dramatic pace as I allowed the tears to fall from my eyes, the salt stinging them.

I shook as I ran my hand down my face, groaning loudly and grabbing the soap, lathering it up and washing my body and hair, skipping the conditioner.

It could wait. I needed to get back to my mate. Haircare was the least of my worries.

Tears were still flowing from my eyes, mixing with the water from the jet above me.

"Fuck," I huffed, washing the soap off of myself and tilting my head back, resting it up against the tiled wall of the shower, gulping harshly, dragging my bottom lip into my mouth. I gazed up at the ceiling, wondering how this had all happened so quickly.

Shutting the water off, I stepped out of the shower and towelled myself dry, pulling on some fresh clothing. I felt better for it, however, the relief was short lived when I caught sight of myself in the mirror, my eyes bloodshot and face dull and sunken in.

I looked like shit.

Turning away from myself, I made my way downstairs and grabbed some fruit from the kitchen bowl, exiting, aiming for the hospital. But, as I walked, a guard called my name loudly.

I spun to see Daniel jogging over to me, giving me a quick once over, his face looking a little shocked, but he quickly recovered, covering up his surprise with a smile.