Page 147 of The Lost Ones

“My brain is absolutely fried.” Erin says all of us agreeing, “So I’m going to bed. We can make a plan tomorrow with how to deal with the fact the Order is able to get on campus.”

“Good idea.” I agree yawning, “Nate tell her about the whole vulnerable thing.” I say as they all say goodbye and walk out the door with Cole.

“Sure thing, Sage.” He replies.

It’s not long before I’m snuggled in bed between Kai and Jax. I pretend not to notice that as soon as they’ve fallen asleep their hands drift together and they end up holding hands over the top of me, each one of them curled up close to me. They aren’t ready to acknowledge what’s developing between them yet and I’m not going to force them to before they’re ready.

I fall asleep with a happy smile on my face despite the events of the day.

******

It’s halfway through lunch, the morning has been incredibly uneventful. Although Nicole wasn’t in our Centre lesson again and the same guy as before kept looking at us like he wanted to ask something but kept changing his mind.

We are still getting stared at but now the looks are openly hostile and accusing. For some reason everyone thinks that we had something to do with Rebecca and her Bonded disappearing. It’s a classic case of we are something that is different and they don’t understand, so we must be the bad guys despite the fact that the assumption is illogical.

We did get into a confrontation with them right before they disappeared though so I can sort of see where the students are coming from even though it was clear I could’ve ended it then and there and chose not to.

I’m brought out of my thoughts as the doors to the dining hall slam open, unnecessarily hard and makes the dining hall fall silent as everyone’s attention falls on the Director. She looks immensely satisfied that all eyes are on her as she makes her way over to our table.

It’s clear she’s done this on purpose.

“There’s something wrong with that woman. I’ll go and see what I can find out, be careful though!” Cole says.

I nod in agreement but wonder how he’s going to get out of here without someone noticing and raising suspicions even though everyone’s attention is on the director and for once not us. He waits until the Director glances at another student and then Cole takes his fork and then ducks under the table disappearing completely as he opens the void.

“I’m envious that he can do that.” Jett mutters.

“Me too.” I admit.

The Director is making the most of her short journey to our tables and make no mistake that is definitely where she is headed.

“Hello, children,” she says as she approaches, putting emphasis on the word children, “If you would all please come with me we need to question you in regards to the disappearance of Rebecca and her Bonded.” She says unnecessarily loud and instantly sets the surrounding students muttering. As the atmosphere towards us grows even more hostile.

“She expects us to make to scene,”I send down the bond link to all of them, hoping the that Erin and her guys hear me too, she nods slightly.“Stay calm and silent and just get up and follow her out.”I add and we do just that.

Disappointment flashes across the Directors features.

“Wait!” The instructor from Centre class calls out, stopping us just before we can get out of the door. “I’d like to come and offer my truth skills in order to determine if they are in fact guilty.” He says his voice full of determination.

“I hardly think that, that is necessary.” The Director blusters.

“Why not? My gift is one hundred percent accurate. It’s the only way to know for certain and I’m sure that you don’t want to accuse someone innocent of such a heinous crime that could get them thrown into one of our supernatural prisons?” He says raising an eyebrow.

The Director looks over his shoulder at the students still listening towhat is being said and her eyes flash dangerously as she clenches her jaw before wiping her expression completely.

Instead of replying which would no doubt give away any sort of lie she merely nods once and then spins on her heel, as she practically stomps away.

We keep our silence as we walk through the doors and out into the hallway, the dining hall immediately irrupting into loud talking. I am incredibly curious about what the mysterious instructor wants from us, what his game is.

“My name is Theo. I’ll make sure you don’t get sent down for a crime that you did not commit. You should have another instructor present in these situations anyway. I have no doubt that Nicole would have made sure that she was present but she is still otherwise engaged. Her bonded are getting your horses ready for your lesson. I will send word that you will be a bit late.” He says speaking somewhat old fashioned as he pulls out a cell and sends a text.

“Forgive us if we remain on guard.” Levi says politely.

Hunter

I eye Theo with suspicion.

He’s saying all the right things and his scent hasn’t wavered which would suggest he’s telling the truth and has good intentions. However he is fae and a lie detector with quite a lot of years behind him which makes me think that he has probably picked up some handy trick’s to cover up lies as well.