Chapter 10.

Thane's POV

It had been a day since we chased Seth to a journey of no return. Lincoln was really happy about it. He was literally always beaming with joy just from the talk of it.

I've had no sleep since it happened. I heard an unusual growl that just assured me that nothing could be right about that forest. His short scream worsened it for me.

“Fuck, what have I done?” I muttered to myself.

“When did you start speaking to yourself?” Lincoln scoffed, tapping me. I shook my head, remembering that I was in the lunchroom, not my room.

“Look man, whatever is eating you up, you should talk about it.” Lincoln hissed. “Don't go looking like you're half scared of the world.”

“We were right about what we did, right?” I asked, feeling my chest tighten.

“Thane, it was just some easy operation, don't stress over it.” Lincoln hissed. “For all we know, the bastard could be having all the fun in the woods.”

“He called me his mate, and I think that's a valid reason.” I divulged, trying to justify my actions.

“Shit man! You should have said something.” Lincoln hissed. “I should have killed that bastard myself.”

I silently fiddled with my food while he spoke.

“Look man, you made the wise call.” Lincoln assured me. “He'd have probably raped you in the ass or something.”

“Now, eat your food and don't have me thinking that you're in love with the guy we just sent to his death.” Lincoln chuckled, playfully hitting my shoulder.

“Whatever man.” I chuckled, forcing myself to lighten up.

A day passed, and Seth still hadn't come back. I wasn't expecting him to just show up, but I wanted any sort of news about him. The guilt of what could have happened to him gave me no breathing space.

The morning came real quick, and I spent some time talking to Rose, convincing her to come over again, despite the chaos happening in Lunaris academy.

There was a gentle knock on my door, and from the scent, I could tell that it was the registrar.

I looked around, and set the things that had to be set before hurriedly opening the door.

“Good day sir?” I greeted, and he smiled at me.

“Can I come in?” He asked, and I respectfully left his path for him to walk in. I rolled my eyes as he walked behind me.

It's now time for me to tell the lies I had practised so well.

“I was told that Seth missed his classes yesterday?” He asked, and I shrugged. “Have you seen him around?”

“Erm… he hasn't been home for two nights and a day now.” I shrugged. “And I apologize that I didn't say anything,”

“It's just that I don't really mind staying all alone.” I chuckled nervously, but the registrar just nodded.

“You know, I never really knew him until I saw him when he arrived.” The registrar said, like there was anything I could do about it. “His mother complains about him being a party freak, so I guess that's where he's been.”

“I'll address this when he's back, but for now, please keep it a secret.” He begged, and I assured him of being able to trust me.

The day was a blur. I spent most of my time with the boys, and also with Alpha Harry. I could barely focus as all my mind was on the boy I had probably killed. I could not get my head in the right space, although I went through my daily routine with ease.

Perfection in the sight of a particular set of people was no longer a burden.

“So, is Rose coming tonight?” Lincoln asked, sitting on my bed.

“Yeah.” I chuckled, setting the room in order, since Rose was a neatness freak.

“Don't make so much noise.” Lincoln scoffed.

“Upside of this whole mess is that I don't have to put a sock on the door knob any longer.” I said, and Lincoln smirked.

“I'm glad you're now seeing what I've always wanted you to see.”

There was a knock on the door, and before I could even take a sniff, Lincoln was all over it already .

“What's Mr Harry doing by your room at this time?” He asked, and I shrugged. Lincoln’s eyebrows furrowed closely, and his eyes were squinted just to prove a point.

“I guess I'm about to find out.” I said.

“Well, that's my cue to leave.” Lincoln added. I opened the door, and he left just as Mr Harry walked in.

“Thane, sorry to disturb you.” He said with one hand in his pocket. He was holding a file, and his gaze was fixed on me .

“You aren't disturbing me.” I said, closing the door behind. “Is there any problem?”

“There is, but it's the kind that you'd like.” He assured me. I could already tell that it was more work from the way he was beaming about it.

“What's it sir?” I asked, and he eventually stretched out his hand with the file in it.

I accepted it gently, and started going through the pages while he spoke.

“In there, is something I'd like you to work on.” He said. “It's a dead case, and everything you need is right there.”

It was literally a case file, like he wanted me to become an investigator all of a sudden.

“Find out who killed Luke, and come to me when it's done.”

“Do I have a time frame?” I asked.

“No, take as much time as you need.” He said, and I nodded, taking a huge gulp of water.

Mr Harry left my room, but before I could close the door, another hand had already held it.

“Who the fuck is that?!” I growled, yanking the door open. On the other end was someone so insignificant that I was very sure I hadn't ever seen him.

“My name is Zion, and I know what you did with Seth.” He said, and my heart skipped a beat. My chest tightened, and my head ached. Fear gripped me, but I tried to keep a straight face.

“What the fuck are you talking about?” I asked, trying to dismiss him.

“I have a video recording of y'all threatening him, and I swear that if he's not in school by morning, the video will be out, and you evil bastards will pay for what you've done.” Zion snapped.

“What video are you talking about?” I scoffed nervously. “Let me see it.”

“No.” He snapped. “And if you think you can beat me into deleting it, you should know that I've also sent it to someone else that'll upload it if anything happens to me.”

“What are you saying?” I chuckled nervously. “I have nothing to do with whatever madness you're talking about, and…”

“You have till morning.” Zion cut me off, and walked away from me.

The door closed, and the room began to run out of air. It felt like the room was closing in on me. I shook my head several times just to breathe properly, but it felt like everything was against me. I cleaned off sweat off my face several times, still thinking of what to do. Alpha's in training have been pulled out for doing less.

In all these, one thing was evident. I have to find Seth, and I have to find him tonight.