Alpha Maseno

After missing Beta Kelvin's name and signature in the register, I decided that it would be best if I went to the security camera's instead. Since there was no record of him coming in or going out, the only option left to find out was the CCTV.

I hurriedly made my way to the security room, hoping that the cameras had captured Beta Kelvin's movements. The security guard in charge was on leave since his wife had given birth, but I hoped that I would find his replacement, who would help me navigate through the footage.

I entered the security room and noticed a young intern sitting at the desk, completely engrossed in his phone. “Hello, can I see the CCTV footage of today and yesterday?" I asked.

The intern looked up from his phone, startled by my presence. "And you are? How did you come in? You can't just walk in here and demand the CCTV footage." His voice was defensive, clearly not aware of my authority.

"If you had been alert to your surroundings and interacting with people rather than sitting here all day glued to your phone, you would have known who I am and how I got here." I retorted, maintaining a calm demeanor. I didn't want to vent my anger at him.

"You can sound authoritative the way you want, but I am glued to my decision. I won't be letting you access any of these files if you don't tell me who you are. Glare around all you want, and when you are satisfied, you are allowed to take your ass off here." He rolled his eyes and crossed his arms, clearly unimpressed with my response.

He wore his headset, clearly saying that he was interested in further conversation.

I sighed and drummed my fingers on the desk to get his attention. He took off the headsets and glared at me.

"What? Did I not make it clear that I wouldn't let you access anything in here?" He asked, frustration pressing in his voice.

I went straight to the introduction. "I am Alpha Maseno, the alpha of this kingdom," I said confidently, trying to assert my authority. "I want those videos for the safety and well-being of my people."

His eyes widened in shock as he struggled to rise from his chair and bowed his head. "I am sorry, Alpha. I didn't know who you were. I am sorry." I nodded, understanding his sudden change in demeanor.

"Apologies accepted," I replied firmly. "Now, please grant me access to the footage immediately."

“Yes Alpha. Here you go." He quickly handed me a USB drive containing the requested videos. I inserted it into my laptop, eager to see how and what time beta kelvin walked into the kingdom.

I sat on the chair across from him and looked carefully at the video footage. There was no sign of Beta Kelvin coming in or going out in both the previous day's and the current day's footage.

I furrowed my brow, puzzled by the lack of evidence. "Are you sure this is all the footage you have?" I asked, my tone tinged with suspicion.

"Yes, Alpha. That's all I have, unless you want to look for other days footage," the security guard replied, his voice tinged with uncertainty. I sighed, realizing that finding evidence of Beta Kelvin's entrance into the kingdom was going to be more challenging than I had anticipated.

"I don't think that's necessary." I said, trying to hide my disappointment. “Here. Thanks.“ I handed over the USB drive to him and walked out of the security room.

Many thoughts clouded my head when I made my way to my office. I pushed the door open and walked in, taking off the tie that suddenly felt so tight and throwing it across the room.

“Did anything happen, Sen? You look tired." Sony quickly came on my side and asked.

"When did you come and how did the ceremony go?" I asked, rushing to hug him. That's all I need at the moment.

He smiled and hugged me back tightly. "I arrived just in time for the ceremony," he replied, his voice filled with excitement. "It was absolutely incredible, Sen. You would've been so proud." Relief washed over me. One thing cleared!

"That's great." I responded while breaking the hug and leading him to the couch. "Can you hold me as I sleep?" I asked, feeling a wave of exhaustion hit me. He nodded and sat down next to me on the couch, wrapping his arms around me as I settled in for some much-needed rest.

"Did anything happen? You know I am always here to listen," he said, looking into my eyes.

I hesitated for a moment before finally deciding to open up. "I don't want to think much, but Beta Kelvin is nowhere to be seen."

"Mmh," he hummed while playing with his tongue. "He can't run away, that's for sure. Why don't you ask the guards if they have seen him anywhere? Or the easiest way, you can go and look over the CCTV footage." He suggested.

“I have done that, Sony. There are recordings of how beta Kelvin came in. His name is not in the register nor is he captured anywhere in the CCTV video footage." I said.

He sighed, and rubbed my hand, “they must be a reason why he came in as a thief then.“

“What? You still trust him? I can't believe you Sony.“ I cliked in annoyance and walked to the window.

“You can't believe me? He just snuck in." He shrugled then followed me to the window.

I looked at his face, “well, that is the problem. If he came here with good intentions why did he sneak in? Can't he walk in through the gate like everyone else?" I raised my brow at him and crossed my hand across my chest.

“It's like I said, Sen. There must be a reason why he did that. Didn't you say that you always have a feeling that we are being watched? His snucking in proved your suspicions right. We are being watched and whoever he is doing that he knows him.“ He explained to me.

“I wish I could believe you.“ I mumbled and walked to the couch. I took off my suit jacket and laid it on the couch's backrest before stretching myself and slept.

“How about this? I'll check the indoor CCTV footages to locate him. If that will make you calm down." He suggested, a sigh escaping his lips. He docked to my level, kissed my lip and turned to leave the office.

"Sony." I called him back when he reached the door.

"Yes." He looked at me over his shoulder. "Is there anything wrong?"

"Come here." I sat and patted the empty space next to me on the couch.

He sat down next to me with a concerned look on his face. "What's going on? Why do you need me?" he asked, his voice filled with worry.

"Thanks for being with me." I smiled gratefully, feeling comforted by his presence. "I just needed a moment of support, and you always know how to make me feel better."

"Come one. I should be the one thanking you for choosing and accepting me." He smiled back and leaned in to plant a kiss on my cheek. "I'll go and look over the CCTV's, shall I?" He offered.

“Okay." I slapped his ass gently and playfully," Let me know if you find him because I can clearly see the beatings I gave him earlier are not enough."

“Sen.“ He called and turned to face me. “I am not finding him for you to turn him into your punching bag. Leave the gentleman alone.“ He warned.

“Huh?“ I scoffed. “gentelman? When he had his eyes roaming around your body he was a gentleman, huh?“ I raised my brow and walked toward him.

“Come on, get over that already." He pushed my way when I made to hug him. “I'll go and look for him.“

“Wait,” I grabbed him by this wrist and pulled him to me. Our chests pressed toegther our lips inches apart. Snaking my handa round his waist I whisphered, while rubbing our noses toegther, “Stay here with me. He'll come if he wants to."

“I thought you don't trust him.“ He pushed me away, titled his head sideways and scoffed his hands crossed under his chest.

“I don't." I pursed my lips, “but someone asked me to trust him so why not?“ I shrugged and winked at him. “Now here, let's get some rest.“ I streched out my hand for him.

He hesitated for a while, but eventually took my hand and let me lead him to the couch.

"We are sleeping, right?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

I chuckled and nodded, pulling him down onto the couch beside me. "Just some much-needed rest, I promise." I reassured him, intertwining our fingers as we settled in for the night.

"You better stick to your promise." He replied playfully, giving me a mock-stern look. "I don't want any surprises in the morning." I laughed and squeezed his hand, assuring him that he had nothing to worry about.