The King's Return

33| WHY DIDN'T I SEE THIS?

LOGAN'S POV

I couldn't stop Leo from taking over when that rogue kept saying he knew nothing about what has been happening the past few days.

Somehow I knew he was telling the truth but something wasn't right about him. I didn't want to kill him but I realised that Leo wanted to and no matter what I did, he still managed to do it.

I didn't even get a chance to know what was wrong with him but something tells me he was involved in something bigger, not just rape alone.

'I don't know why you wanted to save him from my wrath, he was a monster and even if I don't know what he did exactly, I know this world is a better place without him.'

Even so, I hate that I didn't get a chance to interrogate him further. I lost control and I hate losing control, especially when I'm a presence of others. I'm a king for f**k's sake and kings don't lose control.

Jake was forced to shift along with me and I know a forced shift is painful, almost as painful as a first shift even though it is very quick.

I couldn't shift back since I ripped my clothes, so I decided to head back to the castle. I haven't figured out how I'm going to speak with Amira but I know I can't delay it any longer.

I've been avoiding her for so long and I know she must've realised it too. It has been killing me for days now and I don't want to do it anymore.

As soon as I got to the castle, I shifted and took a shower. I don't want to speak to my mate covered in blood.

"Good evening Your Majesty." Brittany was scared of something, I don't know what but I could smell it in her and by the look of things, she didn't expect to run into me.

"What is it? And don't tell me it's nothing because I can see that something is bothering you." She didn't say anything and I found myself growling at her.

I don't know why I didn't see it at first, she isn't scared of something, she is scared of me and that is the reason she was surprised to run into me.

"I'm not going to eat you alive but I can't promise you that will be the case if you don't tell me what the f**k is going on." She flinched at my words but that is not m concern right now.

I want to know why she is scared of me, I haven't done anything to her to make her feel that way and I know I haven't done anything to the other servants too. That's why I don't understand why she would be scared to be in my presence.

"Speak!"

"I wanted to find you, Your Majesty, I swear but she locked me inside her room when she realised I was going to tell you. I swear." She started crying as she kept her hands together in a pleading way.

"Who are you talking about?" I asked her but a part of me was already aware of who she was referring to. I just didn't want to accept it.

"Lady Amira. I told her to wait for you but she was not having it. I really tried to stop her but she packed her things and left."

I couldn't stop the growl from escaping my lips, my wolf battled me for control, wanting out. He wanted to follow our mate wherever she was. He wanted to bring her back, I wanted that too.

I don't know when I reached her room, I just found myself there and she was nowhere to be seen. A part of me was hoping that Brittany was playing a prank on me on her behalf.

I was thinking that maybe she asked her to do it to see if I will really come to check on her but I was just being stupid.

I checked every room in the castle, even went to the pack house to check if she wasn't there. Even Charlotte said she hasn't seen her in days.

What have I brought myself into? Who was I kidding when I said I could make peace with her leaving with Sebastían? I know she didn't leave with him but still, the pain is still too much.

"Your Majesty, what happened?" I didn't notice Jake entering my office. I thought no one was going to come here, I wanted some time alone.

"She's gone." The words were so soft and calm but I was anything but.

"Who's gone?" What kind of stupid question is that? I didn't have the energy to answer his question so I just gave him a look I'm sure gave him an idea of who I was referring to. "f**k!" That's all he said.

I didn't even hear my office phone ring until I heard Jake talking to whoever that was. He spoke for a few minutes before ending the call. He looked at me.

"What?" His face held guilt.

"I just spoke to the receptionist of that beauty spa Amira went to."

"And?"

"The bookings were made by Sebastían but she had no idea it was him. According to the receptionist, whenever they have a client, they ask them to write a 'Thank You' card to the one who booked for them.

"Your mate wrote it for Maya Delgado, not Sebastían. The receptionist didn't say anything to her because she didn't see there was a difference until now since she wants to send it to Sebastían since he is the one who made the booking.

"She said she could've written another one if the address was correct but even the address is for Maya, not Sebastían.

"I don't know why I didn't think of it like that. Amira never met Sebastían and she kept going there because she thought Maya was the one who booked it for her.

"The flowers were from Maya though and that's why the receptionist think that Amira must've mistaken the two."

Why didn't I see this? Amira is my mate and I should've trusted her, no matter how many confusions were there. I am her mate, I should've trusted her more than anything.

I should've trusted that she would never leave me for anybody. What was I thinking? I can't even blame Jake for giving me false information because I shouldn't have researched her in the first place.

Jake was convinced that what he found was the truth but I should've known better. She kept telling me that she never wanted a mate because she didn't want t end up heartbroken but she made an exception when she met me and that was because I had promised her that I would never hurt her.

I'm such a fool. I drove her out of my life all on my own without even realising it. I made the biggest mistake of my life. What am I going to do now? How do I live without her?

"I want you to find out where Amira went to, check the nearest hotels, call every airport, bus station, everywhere and before you find out where she is, do not stop.

"I want you to find out where she is and when you do, tell me immediately. I don't want to see you or anybody until you tell me you have found her."

Jake didn't stay any minute longer, he left the office and I was alone once again. This could've been avoided, I should've listened to Jake when he told me to come back earlier.

I brought this to myself and I don't think it will be easy to get out.

AMIRA'S POV

I knew he was going to look for me when he realises that I'm gone but since I locked Brittany in my bedroom, it won't be easy to find out as soon as possible.

That is one of the reasons why I decided to use a cab to the airport. As soon I got there, I bought a ticket for the flight that was leaving as soon as possible.

I was grateful for the money that I saved when I was still with Maya. I didn't use my money when I was in the castle because Logan didn't allow me and now I'm happy that I still have it.

The ticket was expensive but I know I will also make money again as soon as I arrive at my destination. I've always worked when I moved to a new place and that is because I'm always on the move.

Even though I'm hurting right now, what is more important is for me to leave this place, I will cry later, as soon as I get a new place to stay preferably.

I had no idea where I was going and that is the reason I took a flight to San Francisco. I know it will be easier for Logan to know I'm there but that will only happen if someone who knows about us sees me which is almost impossible.

San Francisco is where he was born and I know many people know him there but they do not know me, they have never met me before and I doubt he will think that I went there.

His mother is no longer living there, his sister is in Kensington and Kiera doesn't even know me. San Francisco is my best option right now.

I don't know how long I slept on the plane but when I woke up, we were already in America. As soon as we landed, I checked nearby hotels and chose the one I could afford.

I took a cab and made my way there. The receptionist was polite, friendly even. She gave me a key card to my room and then I took an elevator.

The room was small but beautiful. I decided to take a shower and then changed to clean clothes. I wanted to check all the new messages on my phone but I couldn't muster the courage.

I know Logan has been calling me and leaving me messages but I don't want to listen or read any of them. I just want to not think about anything.

I was thinking that I would be able to cry as soon as I arrived but I guess it's not going to happen. I am angry and hurt but I don't want to cry, I want to be strong.

I brought this to myself. I knew from a very young age that all men are the same but somehow I was hoping for a miracle when Logan was concerned.

I saw how my father treated my mother and every time when he thought she left, he would look for her and you would think he was feeling guilty but he wasn't.

All he did was punish her for even thinking about leaving him. I know I sometimes wished that she could leave him but I know it would never be possible.

I don't know if Logan is feeling guilty for not paying attention to me, I don't really know if he wants me back because I left or what.

Instead of checking my phone, I switched it off and decided to go to the restaurant downstairs. I have to say, the hospitality here is great.

Once I was done with my meal, the guy who was my waiter came back with the bill.

"Can I ask you something?" I found myself talking to him, he is friendly and if I don't use this opportunity, I don't know if I'll get another chance.

"Sure, anything." He smiled at me.

"I'm new here and I'm looking for a job. Do you perhaps know anyone who could help me with that? Any job is fine with me, I'm not a picky person."

"I just arrived here a week ago and I'm not familiar with this town yet but I do know someone who can be of help, he is the one who helped me secure this job."

"Oh! How do I find that person?"

He wrote his number on a piece of paper and gave it to me. "Tell him RK gave you his number, he will help you."

"Thank you, I really appreciate it." I paid for the food and gave him a tip.

I guess what I have to do now is call the guy and check if he can help me. I also need to look for an apartment.

I'm not going to be spending all my money in a hotel.