Chapter 27

Alpha didn't answer and only winced in pain. 

"Come on, fucking tell me! What roommate----?" He was cut off as he heard the rhythmic footsteps just a hallway away from them. Looking up, his eyes widened. "Fuck! They're here. We need to get you out of here." 

The bell rang, and as soon as the sound pierced Alpha's ears, he lost his balance and fainted. 

Just like any other kid in Sunford. 

No matter what they were doing, arguing or playing, no matter where they were—in the dorm or bathroom.

Sharp at nine, as soon as the bell rang and the lights went off, everything fell into a dreadful silence.

And that's when the true darkness of Sunford emerged, engulfing everything in its path. That's when the ghosts came out. 

Every night at nine, something strange occurred in Sunford. Men dressed in bright red suits would appear, forming two neat lines as if they were mysterious ghosts on a mission. These men were called the Inspectors, and they quietly walked through the hallways, looking for anyone who are still awake. 

Sunford had a secret way of making sure that everyone fell asleep at a same time. All the students were given a special drug mixed well in their food. And when the bell rang at exactly nine, it acted like a signal, making all the boys in Sunford instantly fall into a deep sleep. The Inspectors made sure this system worked well by checking for anyone who stayed awake. They were like mysterious guardians, fading away once their job was done, and allowing Sunford to sleep peacefully until the next morning.

Because no one needs to know what happens inside the walls of these tall buildings once the sun sets and dark night loomed over everything.

But Nick was wide awake, not at all affected by the bell. He pulled an unconscious Alpha behind the wall and waited for the inspectors to leave. 

Even though Alpha belonged to the same family as Nick, he's not free or aware of rules because just like other students now he's part of Sunford, hence he needs to follow the rules. 

After making sure the inspectors were out of the hallway, Nick carefully manoeuvred Alpha into a hospital-like room that was hidden deep inside the building away from everyone's eyes. The walls were painted a pale, sterile white, and the air smelled faintly of disinfectant. A row of metal cabinets lined one side of the room, filled with medical supplies and equipment.

He noticed the presence of a large, high-tech examination table in the centre. Its surface was covered with a crisp, white paper sheet, waiting to be used. Various monitors and medical devices were attached to the walls, emitting soft beeping sounds.

The room was one of the thousands of secrets hidden in Sunford. 

"Call his doctor," Nick ordered to the people working on the computers. The guy nodded, frightened at the sight of Alpha as if he was some kind of beast who could eat him alive. 

Which was true. 

"Keep an eye on subject 01 until the doctor arrives. I'll come soon," He instructed the guys who were in white coats about Alpha. The colour drained out of their faces when they heard Nick, scared to death thinking what if Alpha wakes up while Nick is away? But having no choice, they nodded. 

While one of them went to call Alpha's doctor.

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Nick stormed into the principal's office, frustration engraved across his face. He slammed the door shut and turned to the principal, who sat behind his desk with relaxed expression. He was calm and wasn't fazed by Nick's disturbance in any way. 

"I need to know why you gave the subject 01 a roommate despite being fully aware of his dangerous nature! You clearly know what to not do around him!" Nick fumed, glaring at the middle-aged man. 

"I understand your concerns," He sighed, knowing it was bound to happen. "But it's Sunford's rule to pair students who have committed similar offenses. It's part of our rehabilitation program," he calmly told Nick, face twisting with boredom. "Thats what we have to show in our reports--"

He spoke calmly as if he wasn't talking to the second son of the country's most dangerous underworld figure, Python Wagnar, father of Alpha Wagnar and Nick Wagnar. 

Nick rolled his eyes. "Spare me the bureaucratic nonsense, Principal. I don't give a damn about your pathetic rules. They don't apply to me. You know as well as I do that Alpha is not like any other kid here. His actions are beyond anything anyone has seen before." 

The principal remained silent as he knew he was dealing with young blood, so nothing important was going to come out of Nick's mouth anyway. Either he was experienced or just ignorant. And neither did he give a fuck about it. 

Nick's face twisted into anger when he didn't answer. 

"Fine! If you won't give me a straight answer, I'll find out for myself. I'll talk to the lab and get the truth. I'll see how you won't answer them as well," 

"You're free to approach whoever you want. When the lab sent him here they didn't discuss anything about not appointing him any roommate. So, as long as he's staying in Sunford, he needs to follow my rules," 

Nick's jaw gritted as he snarled. "Who's his roommate?" 

"Just a normal petite boy. Basically a nobody," the principal shrugged off. 

Nick didn't question him further knowing the old man will not open his mouth that easily. 

"If I get a small whiff that you're hiding something and trying to pull some bullshit! Know that your family will not be able to even trace your bones! You better know what family you're messing with, principal," He warned, and without waiting for a response he left the office. 

His mind racing with questions and his frustration was intensifying. He made his way back to the room where Alpha was lying unconscious, his imposing figure a stark reminder of the danger he posed.

When he returned, a tall figure in a white coat was already examining Alpha as per Nick's order.

"How's he doing, doctor?" 

The said doctor turned to face him, and a playful smile played on his young face. "Not good, but I have given him the injection so he'll be fine." 

Nick's face twisted in disgust. "You shouldn't be smiling because you're in some deep shit if the lab finds out about his condition." 

The smile only widened. "Working for you guys I'm already in hell." 

Nick groaned, rolling his eyes. "It's your karma. Keep working hard and we won't kill your precious lover. Anyways, what happened to him suddenly?" 

"As per your descriptions. He might have remembered something from his past that triggered him, leading to this severe reaction and the excessive pill consumption," the doctor explained.

Nick nodded, trying to understand. "So, it's his memories that caused all this?"

The doctor nodded, focusing on Alpha's motionless body. "Yes, your lab is underestimating his situation. They're thinking as long as they keep drugging him he'll never remember them. However, even a small trigger from his past can have a strong impact on his mental and physical well-being."

"What the hell you were doing then? We have put you in Sunford to watch him over but you turn into one of those lunatics kids. What's the point of keeping you so close to him here?"

The doctor's honey-brown eyes intensified as he met Nick's burning gaze. "Nick, we have made progress with Alpha, but we must not forget the potential danger he poses. This is the first time he was triggered and did not harm anyone. And that's the biggest fear of your lab, him not turning into a killing monster and slaughtering others with bare hands. They wanted him in his wildest state. So, if they find out instead of turning into a monster he was less dangerous this time, they will throw him in that dark hell again." 

Nick sighed, a mixture of frustration and understanding showing on his face. Reluctantly, he agreed. "Alright, I won't tell the lab about it. But this time watch him properly. We want every report of his single activity or else we still have your lover-"

"Alright!" The doctor said sternly, feeling guilty that he failed. How could he not capture Alpha's condition he stayed so close to him. "I will do my job perfectly." 

Just as their conversation ended, Alpha began to wake up. 

"You can leave now," Nick announced, and the doctor nodded. Putting on his mask he left before Alpha woke up and found him. Nick turned to the other doctors who were more like helpers than actual doctor. "Help me transfer him to upstairs classrooms. He shouldn't find out about this place." 

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His eyes fluttered open, and he groaned softly, feeling his head heavy and shivering slightly. Nick observed him closely. 

"How are you feeling?"

Looking in his direction, Alpha sat up rubbing his head. "Not so good. My head...it's pounding."

"Good, I hope it explodes." 

Alpha glared at him, but Nick didn't quit his snarl. Knowing he's being a brat again Alpha sighed. As he rubbed his head, he felt a sensation in his palm. Looking at it, he remembered how his roommate has the same cut as him. 

"And this wound...Do you know how I got it?"

Nick's expression changed to fright as he hesitated for a while. Why is he asking about his past again after being drugged again? So, the doctor was right..

"This wound...It's a mark, Alpha. Only the heir of a powerful family receives it when they're very young. It represents loyalty and commitment to that family's legacy." Nick started his nonsense, but still choosing his words cautiously.

Alpha's eyes widened, a mix of confusion and curiosity in his gaze. "Why don't I remember, then?"

Nick took a deep breath, aware of the doctor's instructions. He decided to share a partial truth with Alpha, hoping it would satisfy his curiosity without causing harm. "Because…you were young at that time." 

Alpha's eyes searched Nick's face, his brows furrowing in frustration. He slowly nodded, knowing that Nick was definitely hiding something from him but won't tell him even if he asked further. "Okay, I should get back to my dorm." 

"Alright, but beware of not repeating this mistake again," 

Alpha's face hardened at that. "I'll fucking do whatever the fuck I want. You can't fucking control me!" 

Nick sighed helplessly as he watched him leave. 

Alpha felt an intense wave of coldness engulfing his body, a direct result of the drug he had been given. His whole body was shivering, a cold that was double of what he usually felt. 

When he entered the room, his anger grew even stronger when he met the darkness. He despises dark places, but his roommate wasn't aware of it. 

Instead of going to his own bed, he found himself drawn to Eve's bed. Without thinking twice, he pushed the blankets away from Eve. His weak body loses balance and tumbles above Eve.

Startled and awake due to the heavy blow on his body, Eve winced in surprise, his voice trembling as he asked, "W-What are you doing?"

Alpha's response was sharp and commanding, his breath hitching in the cold air. "Just...be quiet!" he growled, his words dripping with both frustration and a desperate desire for warmth, that was coming from Eve's heated body. 

He couldn't suppress his cravings for the insatiable need for warmth any longer. He instinctively pulled Eve closer, his arms encircling him possessively. 

For a while, Eve couldn't make sense of the situation. He surrendered to the irresistible force, allowing himself to be enveloped by Alpha's embrace. His face flushed, and his heart raced from the closeness. Which caused his body to warm up even more and generate a pleasant heat that washed over his body.

Which was heaven for Alpha, temporarily relieving him from the cold he was suffering from.

The silence between them was filled with electrifying tension, their bodies melding together, their skin barely separated by a thin layer of fabric. Eve froze as Alpha's hands began to trace against his back, and he was afraid that Alpha would hear his racing heartbeats. 

"I told you I will help with your fight with Marco, didn't I?" Alpha's touch sent shivers down Eve's spine, igniting a fire that spread throughout his body. Alpha buried his face in his neck and inhaled, it smelled like flowers and fruits, must be the shower gel, he thought. He wriggled, pulling Eve even more close, to the point where the poor boy couldn't breathe properly. 

"Y-Yes," Eve's mind struggled to process the conflicting sensations, his face flushing with a mixture of new confusing desire and uncertainty. Which scared him. 

"P-Please…move," he pleaded in a hushed voice.

Heat radiated from their tightly intertwined bodies as they lay close together. Alpha's shameless hands explored Eve's body, eliciting a sensation that caused Eve to grip Alpha's shirt tightly, trying to contain the overwhelming pleasure he just felt, feeling ashamed of himself. 

"Ah..! Wait!" Eve let out a gasp as Alpha moved on top of him, pinning his wrists firmly above his head. The proximity between them intensified, their lips almost touching. Brushing against Eve's soft ones every time Alpha spoke, sending a thrilling sensation through Eve's body, mingling desire with tension.

"I will help you but in exchange, you have to let me borrow your body heat whenever I want, alright?" Alpha's voice was husky, filled with a hint of darkness with wicked ideas. But Eve didn't need to know that yet. 

Eve couldn't help but notice how badly he was shivering and wondered how Alpha is managing this cold. A feeling of pity washed over him. However, his thoughts were interrupted as he felt Alpha's cold hands sneak inside his shirt. Goosebumps immediately erupted on his hot skin. 

"Please, let me go ughn–!" Eve pleaded, tugging at his hands, but unable to break free. In his struggle, he felt a bite on his neck that stung. He winced in pain, his heart racing as a chill shot through his body.

Just as he was about to ask Alpha to move away, he felt Alpha's entire weight pressing him down. "Your…body..! It belongs to…me now," Alpha whispered, followed by a soft breath, that caressed Eve's neck. 

Eve lay there, his eyes squeezed shut, feeling a mix of emotions. The chill in Alpha's body seemed to dissipate, replaced by a warmth that spread through his veins after a very long time. 

Eve heard soft breaths tingling on his cheek coming from Alpha's parted lips, as Alpha slept on top of him. 

And this time he wasn't shivering. Like any other night.