Beauty and The Beta (Bailey) novel Chapter 257

I paced the corridor of the hospital, hating that smell of antiseptic and disinfectant. So overpowering and so distinct of the hospital. Reminded me of illness and death. But I would remain here as long as I needed. Until I knew that Bailey would be okay. The doctor had rushed Bailey away from me the moment we had been met at the door by a handful of nurses and doctors. Taken her to be checked over and treated. I could only hope… pray that she would be okay.

She did not look good. Zion had been whimpering since the moment we had found her. Torn between wanting to be here, and being out in the forest hunting the bastards that had hurt her. This was not a good feeling. So much like the emotions we experienced when we lost Isla... it was taking all I had to keep myself together. I had to put my faith in Caleb that he and our warriors would be able to find the rogues, if they were even still around.

A part of me doubted they would be if they had in fact been enlisted by Miles. That fucking sick bastard was not fit to be an Alpha. Let alone mate to Bailey. He deserved to be locked up. And when I was done with him, I hoped he would be. But first, I needed to know that Bailey would be okay. And to know that, it meant staying in the hospital... pacing the corridors... my mind overrun with some of the worst scenarios imaginable.

Time seemed to be passing so gradually… sluggishly. And I felt like it would stop. I just wanted to hear some news. But instead, I saw doctors rushing up and down the corridor, going about their business. Who knew the pack hospital was so busy? I certainly didn’t – I stayed away. Thankfully, our wolves tended to heal us from most things, so doctor visits were generally rarely needed. But the pack hospital was there to deal with general care, childbirths, and the more serious health conditions, and injuries.

“Asher!” I heard a voice from the end of the corridor. I knew instantly I would not be waiting alone. Eden had come to join me. She had mindlinked me numerous times since we had found Bailey, and told me she would be with me as soon as she could, so I was not alone.

I turned to look at my friend and smiled. “Eden.” I greeted her, not even able to bring myself to smile. But she flung her arms around me. It looked like I was getting a hug whether I wanted one or not.

“Any news?” she asked, despite the fact she had only mindlinked a short while ago. I gently shook my head.

“Nothing, I feel like I am going insane Eden.” I whispered, tears stinging at my eyes.

“Maybe that is a good thing.” Eden began, before shaking her head. “Not that you feel you are going insane. I mean that you have heard nothing. Maybe that means they are able to treat her more. Give her more of a chance to get better.” Her big blue eyes looked at me filled with hope.

I guess that was one way of looking at it. I simply shrugged. “I don’t know. I just need her to be okay.”

“I know, Ash.” She squeezed me tightly. “Sorry it took me so long, my Mum took ages to get back for me to drop the little ones with her.”

I nodded. “Ede, it is fine. I understand. A hospital is no place for kids to sit. You didn’t have to come, you know?”

She scowled at me now. “I was not leaving you here alone. And I want to know if Bai will be okay too.”