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Devon listened in shock until she jumped up and left him to go to the restroom. At least she hadn't left. He probably deserved that. He ran a hand over his face and sighed. "Devon you idiot." he growled.
What was that comment about Robin being all over him? He never thought of it that way. Not really. She wasn't his type at all. But at he thought about it her forward manner, the pushy invitation. No wonder Lark got the wrong idea. He hadn't really thought out his answer. And he would need to take care of this with Robin. She hadn't acted so brash before. Not since....
Not since Lark came around.
Devon wanted to hit himself. Had he thought this would all turn out right from the start? That she would EVER be okay with him going with another woman. If she had a date with some guy, he'd want to tear the man's throat out. He had to find a way to make this right. And before they left. Thought he didn't expect her to forgive so quickly.
He looked to make sure she wasn't back yet. He pulled out his cell and called Robin. He was too angry with himself to make small talk, so once he answered he was all business and very short. "Meet me tonight at ten at the office. I have some things to discuss." he said neutrally and hung up. He new she would be there.
Devon stood and made his way to the rest room to wait outside the door. He asked a passing waiter to put their food in bags. He wasn't so hungry anymore and he doubts she was.

Devon waited impatiently from what seemed too long. He took a deep breath and tried to be patient. And realized he didn't smell Lark. There was no scent leading into the bathroom. He cursed and ran out of the restaurant. He didn't care about the people's stares or the waiter that shouted after him. It was only Lark that occupied his thoughts.
He knew she was upset. With her fragile mind set she was probably wandering and not caring were she was going. To say he was worried would be an understatement. He was panicking.
He leapt in his car and slammed it into reverse, tires squealing as it left the lot. It moments he was cruising down the road with the phone in her ear.
"She's gone." he stated when Fredrick picked up.
"What do you mean?" was the instant reply.
"I hurt her. I was thoughtless. I didn't mean to.. I---"
"Physically?"
"No!" he snapped. "You know I would never hit her. Robin was pestering me to go to a party. Before I realize it..."
"You accepted going with her." Fredrick finished. "You imbecile. I've seen her Dev. It doesn't take a genius to see that's she's been through a lot. I know I told you to be careful."
Devon sighed. "I know. And I shouldn't have slipped. I got cocky when things were going well. I need to find her before something happens. And I'm going to fire Robin. She'd been pushing her limits anyway."
"About time." he heard Fredrick mutter. "So you want me to send out a few people?"
"Just Sheryl and Bo. She knows them. And I don't trust any males to help me right now. You, Scott and Ben keep the others from hunting tonight. I think I know where she'd gone. I just hope I'm right."
"Okay. Boss. She's good for you. Don't mess this up. I thought Alphas weren't allowed to do that anyway."
Devon wasn't in the mood for jokes. He hung up. He'd made it to the woods anyway. He immediately shifted once he got out of the car. He needed to find her quickly.
Thunder peeled overhead as the rain began to pour.

CURSE THIS RAIN!!!! Devon thought to himself. Water, water and more water. The more it rained the less change they'd find her. He heard Sheryl's howl. Then Bo's. Nothing. Not a track not a scent. He howled himself. Not a signal just a cry. He hoped that Lark would heard it.
He was going crazy. She could get sick, she could be lost, she could be eaten by a bear. Or a cougar. Or a coyote. He whined and continued forward. He had to find her. He would search every inch of this place.

Fredrick arrived at the top floor of Lander LLC. Knowing Robin, she would be up there. She was an over achiever. Especially since she set her eyes on Devon. She'd found out about them years ago, and wanted to be a part of them. Or rule over them. But she still didn't understand. It didn't work that way.
Devon was still new to both running this business and leading. He could handle it and in time be as great as his father. Fredrick was sure that Lark would be a part of that. She could teach him a bit more tolerance and tact. But right now, she was too busy with everything, including finding out about Lark, to even pay attention to the way Robin acted.
No one in the pack liked her. But no one saw her as a threat either. Dislike wasn't enough to fire her. Luckily, she'd been making mistakes.
There, she was leaning against Devon's desk when he stepped into the office. She looked up with a sweet smile. It disappeared as soon as she saw it was not her boss.
"Oh. What are you doing here? This is a private office." she she calmly, business-like.
"Well, your boss is my best friend, so don't worry yourself. I come with a message anyway."
"Oh. Well, leave a message and I'm sure Vince or Devon can get back to you." she smiled.
"No. no. This is for you. He is a little busy with more important matters. So he asked me to tell you. You are fired." He smiled, mimicking her smile.
Robin looked as if she'd been slapped. "You are lying."
"Nope. If you don't believe me, take it up with Devon. But I don't think he'll be safe to be around until Lark is found."
Robin froze and Fredrick got the feeling he'd made a slip. Something flickered in her eyes. Then it was gone. However, he was sure of what he saw. Rage? He narrowed his eyes at her. He'd have some of the pack watch her.
"Have a good night, Robin." With that, he left.

Robin watched Fredrick go. A few minutes passed before she moved. When she did she slammed down her fist on the desk.
"That brat!" she screeches. Everything had been going perfectly. She'd had Devon attention. In time he would have come around and seen what a perfect woman she was for him. She would do anything for him after all. but ever since that girl showed up she'd heard whispers among Devon's wolves that he had found someone. Then he missed several days of work.
He could have had him. She could have been treated like a queen by the werewolves. But no. That girl had to come into the picture. She had to do something about this. That girl was going to suffer.

Devon was going in circles. Where was she? She was going to get sick. he was already soaked to the bone. He didn't care though. Not that he was soaked. Not that it was pitch black. Not that there was no sign of her. Only his growing fear and need to find her. If only he could rewind the night. Take it back. Or beg her for forgiveness.
Miserably he patted forward. Then there was something. Something lighter than the darkness. He looked, moving closer. It took familiar shape. He shifted and started running on two legs. He found her!
"Lark!" he cried with relief. He knelt before her and pulled her too him. "Lark. I'm so sorry. Lark?" His heart sunk as he looked her over. She was burning up and his fear flared again. "Oh please no."

Devon stood stunned. Every word she said was like she was stabbing him in the chest. He took it, only because he was too shock to respond. Then she passed out.
He stood, feeling as if a hole just opened beneath his feet. He deserved it though. She was sick again, worse then last time. She was in pain. He had caused this. This was his fault, because he hadn't thought of her in his occupation with that woman Robin. So he deserved her hate. She could think he was a monster. After she was well, he won't darken her door, or force her to do anything. She could go to her home and take whatever she wanted. But he could not let her die. Never. He didn't think he could bare that.
Devon walked out of the forest, trying to protect her from the rain as much as possible. He didn't even notice when the others joined him. All he wanted was to get Lark home.

Days passed with her burning with fever. She had pnemonia. The doctor said it was possible that she could die from it in her already weakened state. He stayed by her side threw it whenever he could. He knew he could ignore his duties, but his friends helped lighten the load as much as possible. When he wasn't working he was sitting by her side. He murmured apologizes. Explained what happened. Explained that Robin was gone. Told her that he would never ever hurt her again. Sometimes he just talked about normal things. Most of this he knew she wouldn't hear. She was either asleep or so fevered he wouldn't understand. Twice did her fever climb so hid he was afraid she wouldn't survive. It was those time that he just begged her not to die.

As this time passed, many were uneasy. The company was doing well and so far and things were peaceful with the weres. Devon was throwing himself at the work when he had too, being very dedicated and patient. Really he was doing anything to distract himself when away from her side. But anyone could see the dark circles under his eyes and the lack of appetite.

Finally, to his relief her fever broke again. And so far it hadn't returned. He waited anxiously as hours past. He prayed it wouldn't return.

Devon saw she was awake and sighed with relief. He sat back down from his pacing and stared at her back. He felt the words he said so many times come to his lips. He wanted to say them and needed to. It was... different knowing she could hear. An unconscious person didn't reject you.
He closed his eyes and waited. Finally he spoke.
"I know you don't want to talk to me and you don't have to. I'm sorry. So sorry. I deserve to be hit by a truck for doing what I did to you. You can hate me if you want but I just want you to know that I love you. More than anyone. And I would never look at another woman like I do you. I fired Robin. I'm not going to the CEO party. And if you wish me to leave you alone then that's fine. I'll stay any." he explained in a rush. He felt if he stopped he wouldn't say it all. "Stay here until you are strong enough to leave. But if you want to leave and go home I won't stop you. YOu can do whatever you want. I just want you to be happy."
Silence prevailed as he finished. He waited.