<h4>Chapter 192: What Is Your Gain?</h4>


    Kaito dragged himself out of the dormitory, swaying a little as he reached the front of the building where the principal was waiting. He didn’t even know why he was there, only that someone had been sent to fetch him and told him it was urgent. Hopefully it was worth it, because his head was pounding from the alcohol, his stomach heavy and his eyes burning from trying to stay open.


    "Kaito, you came alone?" Principal Valois’s sharp eyes scanned behind him as though expecting someone else. When she saw there was no one, she pressed her lips together, fighting the anger rising in her chest. Her voice was clipped when she spoke. "Where is Angel?"


    "I don’t know. Why are you asking me?" He rubbed his forehead hard, as if that could chase away the dizziness clouding his mind. His tone was careless, but inside he was struggling to stay steady.


    "You don’t speak to me like that. Have you forgotten who I am? I am your principal, young man."


    "So what? Should I lie to you?" he shot back, frowning as he lifted his heavy gaze to her. The drink made him reckless, stripping away his restraint, and the only thing he wanted now was to crawl back to his bed before this headache broke him apart.


    "I can see that none of you want to understand," Principal Valois said, her voice shaking with contained fury. She unlocked her car and shoved her purse inside before turning to him again. "Ang has crossed the line this time. She is neglecting her academics and I will not ept it. We will go in together. I want to see her."


    "What happened? Why do you think she’s neglecting her studies, ma?" Kaito asked, forcing himself to focus through the haze clouding his mind.


    "Today was her test. She left early," she exined stiffly. "The examiner said she asked for permission to go to the clinic, but when I checked, I found out she lied."


    "And what does that have to do with me?" His brows lifted, his tone sharper than he intended. The coldness in his voice made her blink in surprise.


    "I am saying she needs to focus," Principal Valois replied firmly. "If something like this happens again, I promise you won’t like the oue. I have already done more than enough to cover up for her."


    Kaito let out a lowugh and leanedzily against her car. His eyes narrowed as he studied her. "Exactly. That’s what surprised me. You referred to her as ’she’ instead of the ’he’ you usually use. Why are you protecting her secret? You are the principal of an all-male academy. If a student breaks the rules, you’re supposed to punish them, not cover for them. So why are you helping Ang? What do you gain from this game?"


    Her heart skipped. For a moment she forgot to breathe. She forced her face to stay calm, her voice steady, but inside panic was wing at her chest. Kaito wasn’t supposed to know. He wasn’t supposed to see through her.


    He straightened slightly, his eyes fixed on her, waiting. "I’m listening, Principal Valois."


    "There is nothing in it for me," Principal Valois said quietly, avoiding his eyes. Those gray eyes had a way of staring deep into people, making them lose their guard, but she was not going to let herself fall into them or let the truth slip out. That was the reason she had kept Ang’s secret, and she intended to keep it.


    "I’m not buying that story," Kaito muttered, kissing his teeth as he looked at her. Even in his drunken haze, he could see through her words. "Ang isn’t here. You can go elsewhere. Goodnight."


    "I know you are keeping her for your selfish reasons. Do you think it’s right?" She said, as if Ang was not his mate. He had every right if the girl in question gave her consent.


    His brows pulled together, confusion shing across his face until the meaning of her words sank in. He stared at her, stunned. "Wait... you think I’m sleeping with her? You think I took her out of the hall just to use her for pleasure?"


    "You said it yourself. Of course, I think so."


    Kaito gave a short, bitterugh and shook his head. "You really have no idea what’s going on, do you? I left her in the hall."


    "What do you mean I have no idea?" Miss Valois asked, her voice trembling. She wanted to believe he was lying, but this was Kaito. No matter how reckless he was, there were lines he would never cross.


    "Your Renn took her. They should be together right now," Kaito said, straightening as he turned to walk away. His words left her frozen, her heart racing at the thought. He wondered for a moment if there was more between Renn and Miss Valois than they let others see.


    He pushed through the gate and stood there, watching as she sped off in her car, anger written in the way she gripped the wheel. A smile slowly curved on his lips. He had managed to get under her skin, and that alone pleased him. With a carelessugh, he headed back up to his room, ready to drown himself once more in his drink.


    ****


    Ang knocked on the door, but there was no response. She turned the knob and it opened, which meant Kaito was inside. Taking a deep breath, she pushed the door and stepped in.


    The smell of alcohol hit her immediately, heavy and sharp, telling her all she needed to know. Kaito was lying on the bed, covered with the nket. She walked closer, her heart sinking.


    "He is sleeping," Alex said as he came out of the bathroom, closing the door behind him.


    "I see," Ang whispered, her eyes on her mate. He looked peaceful in his sleep, but she knew the reason behind it. He had drowned himself in alcohol because of everything that happened. Because of her. What had she been thinking? Did she not imagine the pain it would cause when everyone found out about her and Renn?


    Alex bent down to gather the empty bottles. His eyes were red, his movements clumsy. A bottle nearly slipped from his hand as he tried to steady himself.


    "Let me help," Stales said, taking some bottles from him. Together they carried them out and ced them in the trash. Stales gave him a long look. "You don’t look okay. You drank too much."


    "Is it that bad?" Alex gave a broken chuckle and leaned on the stair rail for support. Around them, students moved about, minding their own business, unaware of the storm inside.


    "Yes. You need rest. Thank the moon tomorrow is not a test day. It’s a day off, so you can recover."


    "I drank with Alpha," Alex muttered, ignoring his words. "He was really sad today."


    Ang stood at the door, listening. The guilt pressed on her chest until it hurt. Alex was suffering too, and it was all because of her. The more she tried to push away the thought, the more it burned inside her.


    "It’s not her fault, you know that," Stales said, his voice calm.


    "Yes, but does it matter?" Alex’s voice shook as if he was holding back words he didn’t want to let out. "I don’t want to me Ang, but I cannot forget that I stand with Kaito. He is my Alpha, and I am his Beta. I share his pain."


    Stales only nodded and patted his back gently. There was nothing else to say. He wrapped his arm around Alex to guide him. "Come on. Let’s get you to your room. You are drunk."


    "Just a little," Alex muttered as they made their way up the stairs.


    "Just a little? How many bottles did you have?" Stales asked, shaking his head.


    Ang wanted to go after them and speak to Alex, but her heart pulled her back to Kaito. He needed her when he woke. She went inside and began to clean the room quietly.


    When she was done, she sat on the couch. She chose not to lie beside him. If he woke up and found her there, he might be angry, and they had not yet solved their differences. It was safer to keep some distance.


    She was about to close her eyes when his voice broke the silence.


    "Kaine..."


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