Chapter 3 Raven Haired Beauty
Travis' POV
"What have I got to look forward to today?" I appeared to ask myself out loud as I accessed my emails. Staring blankly at the laptop screen, I knew there would be something in there to bring down my day. As hard as I worked as the King, I could never please everyone, no matter how hard I tried.
There it was, that dreaded email.
My eyes searched over the words of the email I perused, another complaint it seemed 'An anonymous complaint,' I spoke to the wolf who resided in my mind 'Sometimes I would really love to know who was writing these,' I grunted.
Clayton chuckled in return 'So we can mess with them?'
'Hmph,' I said in reply. The thought had crossed my mind. 'Of course not Clay, I mean so I know who is unhappy with my ruling. Feedback is important,'
'What's the issue this time?' Clayton asked curiously. His grey fur shook as he stood to his feet.
'Someone isn't pleased with the lack of medical care for low status Omega's at the Dark Heart Hospital,' I paused 'Which I think is a fair complaint, but it pisses me off. That hospital is falling to pieces,'
'Want me to eat them?' Clayton asked with a gentle growl simmering in his throat
'No Clayton, maybe don't think with your stomach all the time,' I said with a sigh 'I've noticed the lack of care at this hospital for a while now, and it's really not good enough,' I felt the anger burn within me 'Everyone deserves the same treatment, regardless of their status within a pack. But I grow tired of the Dark Heart Pack making such demands when it is them who are failing to contribute financially. They want more, but with no money to spend I can't provide it,'
'What will you do?' Clayton asked 'If not consume the ones who whine and moan,'
A small smirk curved on my lips 'I'm going to pay the hospital a visit,' I said 'Find out what's going on here. I've noticed a number of residences appear in the area, too luxurious for the Dark Heart Pack to fund with their lack of financial support. It seems as though they are pouring their money into the wrong areas,'
'Yes,' Clayton said in return 'Be firm, you are the King after all,'
'I am,' I said as I leaned back into my chair 'And you know I would never abuse my power,' Raking my hand through my slick black hair, my fingers ran down across my jaw as I stroked my stubbled chin 'I just need to find out how the Dark Heart Pack are suffering financially, to ensure they're giving the people what they really need,'
Clayton responded 'And if not, we eat them,'
Calling my car, I decided to make the hospital trip today. It was early in the day that I could prewarn the staff I was coming. I made the call to close the hospital for my arrival, and made sure the patients were informed to reschedule any appointments.
Sitting in the back of the car, the plush leather cushioning me, I looked out of the window. The streets bustled with people, and the ones who spotted the luxurious car stared in awe as they wondered who would be sitting in the back. With the blacked out windows it would be impossible to tell.
Even though I was the King of the Alphas, I didn't flaunt my power. I remained a private person and didn't like to advertise myself with appearances. Which is why the press were sniffing around me as soon as they had a clue as to where I may be.
'Oh here we go,' I spoke to Clayton 'The press are here already! How did they find out so soon?'
'People gossip Travis,' Clayton responded with a chuckle 'And you're hot stuff, you know,'
'I just want to get out of the car and into that hospital. I don't want to have my photo taken or give any press interviews' I could feel my frustration rise inside me now.
'You don't fancy being the centrefold in next month's Teen Heartthrob magazine?' Clayton said with a laugh 'I feel like you're more of a treat for the lonely housewives though,'
Sometimes I hated that Clayton never took me seriously.
I exited the car swiftly as a member of my entourage opened it. Sweeping my hand through my hair, I began to walk straight to the front door of the hospital. I ignored the call of my name from the Press, the screaming of a group of women ahead made me cringe. I was just doing my job, and I couldn't escape all the attention.
Passing the group of women, I couldn't help but feel drawn to part of the crowd. It was then, I removed my gaze fixed ahead of me and caught the eyes of a stunning woman. Her long dark hair cascading over her shoulders, while her green eyes sparkled as our eyes met.
I felt myself become weak to her, she seemed different from the rest of those women. They were flailing about and screaming my name, making me feel like a piece of meat they wanted to get their teeth into. But this woman, she was calm and seemed to study me with intrigue.
'Well would you look at that' Clayton said with a cheeky tone to his voice 'What a pretty little thing she is,'
'I noticed,' I said with a gentle exhale 'But I'm not here to pick up women, I need to focus on my job today,'
It wasn't my intention to draw any attention to myself, but I found myself giving this raven haired beauty a little smile. Our eyes stayed connected as I passed, and part of me wanted to slow down my pace so I could enjoy her a little longer.
'She's blushing,' Clayton remarked 'Her cute freckled rosy cheeks are illuminating,'
'She really is something isn't she?' I replied to Clayton, my heart beginning to race in my chest 'I can't, this is the wrong time!'
Closing down my feelings, I passed the crowd and fixed my gaze ahead again. Focusing on the entrance to the Dark heart Hospital. I had a job to do and I wasn't letting anything, or anyone distract me.