I'm Not Asking...

After leveling up, and returning to his temporary sanctuary with three additional blood crystals safely stored in his pockets. Zane ensured that the entrances to the second building that he and his followers were occupying was safely sealed and barricaded as to prevent an outside attempt to get inside.

This was of course only a half measure, as Zane knew damn well that Keith, or what the young man had turned into, was easily capable of forcing his way inside just about any door that the school had. Even if he piled up 20 desks in front of it.

But neither the Stalker nor Keith revealed themselves the night before. And because of this, Zane was able to feel a brief sense of relief. He had been up all night, but for whatever reason, he didn't feel as tired as he should.