Chapter 37

Chapter 37

Chapter 37

Kael POV

The moment I realized someone had seen me kiss Seth, my blood went cold but not because of embarrassment or fear but it was this primal feeling of possessiveness which was consuming my whole body.

I had to find out who it was and make sure they would stay quiet ,as much as I want to flaunt that Seth was mine or going to be mine,I don't think Seth would be comfortable with that.

I moved through the bodies of students in the celebration hall, careful not to draw attention. The music thumped behind me, laughter and chatter fading as I followed the movement of the one who noticed us from across the room.

My thumped with every step I took. Whoever had seen us would regret it if they even try to breathed a word to anyone.

Then I saw a figure slipping down the hall, glancing over their shoulder. They hadn’t noticed me yet and that was good. That made this easier.

I quickened my pace, and By the time they reached the stairwell, and I cornered them.

Turns out it was a virelade guy.

“You,” I said ,my voice hard and dangerous I locked my eyes on him.

The guy froze.

"I'm sorry....I didn't mean to..." He stammered.

“ You will stay quiet! I mean it... Not a word,” I continued, each word came out harsher than I intended. “Or you’ll regret it. Do you understand?”

He opened his mouth, perhaps to protest or to stammer a denial. I was already leaning closer, the threat palpable. My hand brushed against the wall beside him, cutting off any escape.

Before I could even utter another threat, I heard my name.

“Kael…”

I froze, my eyes narrowing and I clenched my fists in frustration.

Luca! Couldn't he find another time to argue? Honestly I'd rather be with Seth right now than bicker with him.

His posture was casual like he usually carry himself but there was fire in his gaze. He stepped directly in front of the person I had cornered, blocking me without hesitation.

The guy quickly slipped and ran away after sensing the tension between me and Luca.

“I love Seth,” he said suddenly, his voice was steady and serious, almost like he had been practicing Infront of his mirror on how to tell me.

“I’m going to pursue him, no matter how mad you get or what you think, Kael. He’s mine too, in a way.”

My jaw clenched so hard it ached. My chest tightened.

“You’re joking, right? I know for sure that Seth is not yours,so mind your damn mouth Luca” I hissed, stepping forward.

“Nope,” he said, pushing me lightly aside. “ I'm not joking this time.”

"Even though you are my friend,you are crossing the line Luca."

He grinned then muttered. "It's either you or me, kael."

And with that, he walked off, leaving me standing there, with a burning feeling in my own chest, anger boiling. I could feel the tension coiling in my stomach, I wanted to grab anything and punch that piece of shit!.

I exhaled slowly, trying to regain control. My eyes followed Luca as he disappeared down the stairs, the weight of his words finally sinking in. He wasn’t playing. I knew he wasn’t teasing, he was serious this time and that made him… dangerous.

River and Theo appeared almost immediately, stepping to a stop beside me. Both of them shot quick glances at my fists which were still clenched at my sides.

“Kael… what is going on with Luca? Is he serious going to pursue Seth?” River said quietly, his voice was low but urgent.

Theo nodded, his expression still tense. “Yeah. You’re not imagining it. I have a feeling he is not joking like he usually does.”

I let my gaze drop to the floor, my fists unclenching slightly. My thoughts were chaotic inside. Protect Seth, keep him safe. Handle Luca. Handle the witness. Handle everything.

Luca’s audacity infuriated me, but beneath the anger there was something worse... Fear. He put himself in direct opposition to me, declaring openly that he loved Seth and intended to pursue him regardless of how I felt. He was staking a claim and I will be damned if that didn't make me furious.

And my blood screamed at me to protect Seth, to warn Luca and stake my own claim, in a way he will never forget in his life.

River muttered something under his breath, and I barely heard it. Theo’s eyes were sharp, analyzing me the way he always did when I was about to explode.

“He is serious,” Theo said again. “I have seen Luca flirt before, seen him joke but this… he’s all in and he means it.”

I didn’t respond. That made me more angry

My mind was already running through everything I could think of, strategies, risks, imagining confrontations, thinking of ways to protect Seth, ways to keep him as mine, ways to handle Luca before it got worse.

The realization hit me like ice in my veins. Luca wasn’t just a flirty annoyance anymore. He was a threat to the balance I had carefully maintained around Seth. And I wasn’t going to let him win.

I clenched my fists again, turning my gaze toward the stairwell Luca had disappeared down. Seth wouldn’t have to choose now. Not while I was still here.

I let the tension settle in my chest as I tried to control my erratic breathing as River and Theo stayed by my side, giving me the space to think. Luca’s words still echoed in my mind

“I love Seth… I’m going to pursue him.”

Fuck!

Whatever that was, either a challenge or a warning.

I gladly accepted it.

Because I would do whatever it took to protect him. To keep him safe and to keep him mine.

No one else, not even Luca would succeed. I know I sound like a complete obsessive asshole Maybe I am. But every time I see Seth, something primal takes over. Logic flew out of the window and all that’s left is need.

But I can't help it, I don't know what it is with him that keeps me attracted to him. I just can't help it.

The hallway was empty now, except for our shadows against the walls but I knew this wasn’t over by a long shot.

And deep down, I knew… After the kiss we shared today,I have a chance with Seth, even if it is tiny,I will take it.

I don't know what my father will think about this but at this time I don't care. Fuck him and everyone else.

Seth is mine and mine only.