Chapter 42.

Scarlett's POV

I was feeling a lot of pain in my lower abdomen. Although it was getting better over time, it still hurt. My phone rang while I was still on the bed. It was already very bright, and Thane had left the room.

Although Friday is a free day, he had to do something with King Jon.

“Hi girl.” I moaned, still laying on the bed.

“What's up with you? Why are you looking like you got bent over the whole night?” Michelle asked with a sassy tone.

I raised an eyebrow, and nodded once.

“Wait… ah… fucking… minute!” Michelle giggled. I squealed as she giggled. I then started laughing, rolling over my aching stomach. “You got some D?”

“I did.” I giggled, rolling my eyes.

“Wait…” Michelle frowned, “don't tell me it was some beast shit you did right there.”

“No.” I said, taken aback. “It was Thane.”

“Thane as in the disrespectful , handsome , and tall Thane?” She asked, and I nodded gently, still giggling.

“Well, that's one hell of a catch.” Michelle said. “You just moved from ‘scared he'd find out’ to ‘I'm now fucking him’. Phew! That's crazy.”

“It's just casual though.” I shrugged.

“Casual?” Michelle rolled her eyes. “Are you sure?”

“Yeah, I don't like him like that.” I affirmed, holding my lower abdomen.

“And what about his girl?” Michelle asked. “Rose?”

“He said they are also casual, and honestly, I just wanted some.” I shrugged.

“You might just turn out worse than I am.” Michelle said, shaking her head, and I laughed.

“So, tell me everything…”

****

I left the room immediately I felt better, and I also made sure that I could walk without leaping to avoid any sort of unnecessary attention. I was on my way to meet with Zion when I saw Alpha Harry coming.

I tried to turn back and avoid him, hoping he hadn't seen me… “Seth?” He called…, but he had, and I was already too late.

I turned back at once, thankful that it was day time, and he wouldn't dare to try touching me.

“Alpha ?” I responded.

“Follow me!” He commanded.

“I have to…” I tried protesting.

“Now!” He echoed, and I had to follow behind him immediately.

When we got to his office, he left the door open unexpectedly, and that made me feel calmer.

“I'm here because your grades have greatly improved, and your parents are really proud of you.” He said, and I gently nodded. “They've asked you to call them, and also asked me to give you a substantial amount of money.”

He threw a very large bundle of money on the desk. I looked at him, shocked at the amount of money on the table. Something in me knew that that wasn't what Seth was used to getting, so I decided to be rude and demanding like Seth definitely was. That seems to be Alpha Harry's type.

“This is not the usual amount.” I said, picking up the bundle. “What happened to the remainder?”

I always had enough money with me, but my mother never gave me this much.

Alpha Harry rested into his chair with a smirk. He swerved from left to right in the Chair, looking at me like he was running a sinister plot in his head.

“Look, come to my quarters tonight, and you'll have the rest.” He said calmly. “And before you speak about AIDS, I'll use a condom .”

I was irritated and intensely disgusted by his never ending ambitions.

“The only way you wouldn't come is if you're not what you say you are.” He growled.

“And what's that supposed to mean?” I asked, keeping my gaze fixed on him.

“Let's just hope you come tonight.” He smirked.

He definitely knows something, and I have to act first. I have to get something damning on him. I have to figure something that'll damn him.

“Okay then.” I responded, walking out of his office with the money. I made sure to check that there was no mic inside the bundle. Alpha Harry was so cunning that I couldn't put anything past him.

I met Zion already waiting for me. He kept looking around like he was some sort of criminal.

“I'm sorry that I kept you waiting for too long.” I apologized, sitting opposite him.

“Where were you, and what's under the hoodie you're wearing?”

“My boobs?” I said jokingly, and Zion scoffed.

“Did you pump them or did they suddenly get big overnight?” He mocked me, and I playfully hit him, laughing with him.

“Let's go return the books and get another if there'd be any.” I said, and we left for the library.

“You've still not told me what's under the hoodie.” Zion said.

“Money.” I sighed. “Seth's parents sent him an amount of money , and they've delivered it to me like I'm some fucking drug dealer.”

I gave Zion half the money and walked into the library before he could say anything.

“Thank you.” He whispered into my ears.

I returned the books and then we continued our search in the library. I told him what had happened with Franklin, and as expected, he was very concerned about Franklin.

“So, what's the plan to save him?” Zion asked.

“Save him?” I tutted, rolling my eyes. “Does he want to be saved?”

“Are you giving up on him already?” Zion asked, and I shook my head.

After all, I care about him very much, and giving up on him is not an option. It never was.

“Well, you can't go tonight, the moon would still be very full, and you can't just say how out of control he'd be.” Zion said , and I nodded.

“We'll spend time reading these books.” I sighed, passing him one of the books. They were just two this time.

As we walked out of the library, I saw Lincoln, Thane and the others coming. I looked away nervously, feeling my heart thump hard against my chest. It felt like I could only breathe after we passed by them.

I looked back, feeling my chest tighten, and then I hissed.

“You still hate them?” Zion chuckled.

“I always will.” I shrugged.

“Back to Franklin, I wonder why he feels like it's his duty to bear the burdens of his family.” I shook my head.

“If that's what came with the curse, then it is what it is.” Zion shrugged.

“Do you think there's a way to break the curse and then help him shift back to his human state?” I asked, and he shrugged.

“I guess we'll find out soon enough.” Zion said. “According to what's on your book, it might state why every family is cursed.”

There was silence for a while, and I just kept looking around.

“Are you sure you don't want to go to him by evening , or just before it gets dark?” Zion asked.

I had thought about. Between choosing what could kill me, and a possible night of fun with Thane, the choice was crystal clear.

“I'll pass.” I shrugged. “Let's just get food, and let me get immersed in this book already.”