Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 96

Victor's POV "Victor?"

Richard's voice pulled me back and I nodded, "You're right, Kent is still missing. But the gift for her grandma is also a big deal. Help me pick out something suitable for elders." Richard was silent for a while and finally sighed, "Got it. I'll see if I can find some beautiful jewels. Whether they're young or old, all ladies love fine jewels."

Just as I was about to cut off the mind link, I suddenly thought about that piece of advice he gave me for my date with Lauren and added, "Don't let Simon know about this." Who knew what kind of surprise that dude would give Lauren's grandma?

"...Okay," Richard paused for a second and continued, "what else can I do for you?"

I thought about it for a moment and said, "No."

"Alright," Richard hesitated for some time and finally couldn't help but say, "actually, alpha Victor, you could've told me this tomorrow morning. The surgery is coming up and Miss Lauren wants you to get enough rest, doesn't she?" Even though he was being subtle, I could tell the confusion and irritation in his tone, "You've got a problem with that?"

"Of course not," Richard responded instantly and said seriously with respect, "I'll put that on top of my to-do list and I'll definitely try my best to prepare the gift for Mrs. Anna. Please rest assured." "That would be nice."

After disconnecting the mind link, I realized that the gift wasn't the priority. My wolf was much more important than that. Before meeting Lauren's real family, I must be on my A game so that they would trust me with Lauren. Hey, Kent.

In the quiet bedroom, I called his name in my head once again and there was no response except for the rustle of leaves and blowing wind outside the window. Nothing had changed. But I wasn't that desperate like before anymore.

I know you can hear me, Kent. Lauren told me that you've been healing gradually. You've taken enough rest. It's time to wake up, isn't it? I know you wanna rip them apart and bite off their necks to get our revenge. To be honest, I can't wait to do that either. If Kent was here, he would've agreed with me. But now I was surrounded by nothing but deafening silence.

Also...don't you wanna meet our partner? Lauren's a very nice girl and she's the type of girl that we'd trust her with our lives.

We're all longing to meet you. Kent...

I was calling his name in my mind.

Just as I was thinking I wouldn't get any response like usual, my head still started buzzing and the noises outside seemed squeaky and overbearing all of a sudden. They cut into my ears like a thousand knives and got even louder, so loud that my head was aching like crazy. Those voices were trying to pop out of my head and everything above my neck was insanely painful.

This strange feeling...

Then, the overwhelming pain struck again as if all of my bones were fracturing and then knitting together again. I felt like something was coming out and ripping out of my skin. I was trying so hard to resist this that my whole body was trembling. But I knew I wasn't shaking out of pain. I was also too thrilled and ecstatic.

It was Kent.

Back when I first met Kent, this was exactly how I felt like.

He was born with pain and hope.

"Is that you, Kent..." I asked in a hoarse voice, suppressing the pain.

No response.

There was still no response!

But the next second, my mind was filled with a sweet floral fragrance, which was seducing me and tempting me to do something more. I looked in that direction and saw the blanket Lauren left in the room. The scent she left on the blanket seemed stronger than

ever.

Together with that aroma, there was a voice in my head..

"Wait for me..."

"I'm trying...to get back...as soon as possible..." Boom.

My head was buzzing. Lauren's POV Bang...

The piercing sound of the car crash made me a bit stunned and then I immediately turned the wheel with all my strength. The two cars only scratched each other a little and my heart finally calmed down after racing violently. I quickly came to my senses. After dropping my grandma off and letting the warrior sent by my grandpa pick her up, I started driving to Victor's estate. I seldom saw other people on this road and I didn't expect to see a car coming out of nowhere on a crossroad. Thank God that both of us were quick enough to turn the wheel and things didn't get worse.

I got off the car to see the damage and check out the other driver, only to see him getting out of his car as well.

This was a tall, muscular guy with sun-kissed skin. He was ripped and even the buttons of his shirt were about to burst. He narrowed his eyes as he stared at me, looking intrigued. Then he walked up to me and asked, "I'm sorry. Are you alright?" "I'm fine."

When he walked towards me, I got a strong uncomfortable feeling. Even his gaze made me feel awful. I took a step back with a straight face and leaned on my car door.

"I thought no one would be on this road," the man shrugged, "your car...could you maybe give me your number? I'll pay for the repair of your car."

My instinct was telling me not to get too involved with this man so I turned him down coldly, "No need for that. Your car also got scratched and I guess we're even. I assume you also didn't get hurt. So that's it."

He was a werewolf.

I could feel that. So he wouldn't get hurt so easily and there was no need for me to give him any medical aid.

"Wow, icy," he smiled but his eyes were filled with coldness as he put his finger on his lips, "this is my first time getting turned down by such a gorgeous lady. I guess I should be more obvious. My lady, can I get your number? My name's Jason, Jason Andrews." I was only a bit annoyed a minute ago but now I was completely irritated. I put on a long face and said, "Sorry, I don't think so."

Jason was stunned for a moment and laughed even louder when he heard my rejection. He chuckled wryly, "What a cold, beautiful ice queen."

I wanted to roll my eyes already. For an overconfident and cheeky guy like him, any answer sounded like yes to him. I ignored him and went back into my car. Just as I was about to shut the door, Jason stopped me. Bella couldn't stand him anymore and grunted, "Let me bite off his hand."

"Don't, Bella, I don't like his smell. Putting his hand in our mouth would be disgusting," I said to Bella.

"Don't be like that, baby," Jason's eyes darkened and he started sniffing, "I don't get interested in a woman for no reason. Plus, you got a very nice smell that's been tempting me this whole time. Have we met before?" "And your scent...feels familiar to me," he said ambiguously.

"If you don't let go, I'll make you impressed...with my fist," I gritted my teeth.

Then, I completely ignored the look on his face and slammed the car door. Seeing that, he let go of the door with a smile on his face and watched me speed off. But I could feel his gaze following me on the way and that disgusting feeling really grossed me out. I took a detour on purpose, trying to figure out how to explain the scratches on the car. If Victor saw them, he would definitely frown and make me bring a driver the next time I went out. Sometimes he could be really anxious about things that related to me. But today, Victor wasn't in the living room. Was he in the study?

"Victor?" I called out his name, "I'm home."