Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 180

An Idea

Tamara POV

With my breath lodged in my throat, I dropped my gaze to my sketchpad. I remembered every angle of his body, having known him for so long. But over the last ten years, Matt had grown into a beautiful, muscular beast with every muscle crafted perfectly.

As I sketched, heat built in my chest. There was an electric tension between us whenever I looked at him. My traitorous body wanted to touch him so badly, that I stifled a whimper, clenching my thighs. I think I wet my panties.

His nostrils flared and his expressions darkened. My eyes dropped to his pants where I saw a bulge forming. My lips parted in a rough exhale as I found myself craving to touch him. And then, just as u thought I was about to break, I heard a voice I hadn't expected.

"Matt"

I froze, snapping my head. Tulip stood at the doorway with her eyes zeroed in on Matt.

Matt's reaction was immediate. He stood straighter, his smile gone as he was taken aback by her presence.

Tulip's presence shattered the moment between us. I took a deep breath in, wanting to remove the feeling of chest tightening.

"Professor Tulip," Matt said in a guarded voice.

Tulip stared at his body for far too long, and I couldn't help but get burned in this uncalled-for jealousy. Her gaze flickered to me and a faint smirk curled her lips. She walked past the students, walked past me like I wasn't even there as she headed straight for Matt. She went to stand in front of him almost possessively. Matt clenched his jaw and wore his shirt.

you, Professor?" he asked, his voice barely

energy was gone. The connection that had been there was now broken, replaced by something cold

broke through the air. "How can I

Tulip looked at Matt, and then turned to Rivers. "Matt is also my student,

her but please take this conversation out." Then she turned her eyes to

sorry, Professor Rivers," she replied. "I'll be careful next

a look that said that he would be back

I couldn't help but focus on their conversation with my hypersensitive ears even as Professor Rivers talked about

I need to talk to you about," Tulip said. "It's something that can't be avoided and you have to

flared up. He lowered his voice, and muttered, "I don't have time for your games. So what is

Herbology. You missed your last assignment, and you know the Dean's rule. Two strikes

missed his assignment? A failed report could cost him much more than just grades. He

he snapped, his voice

I have a lot to discuss with you. Make sure you are free for at least

care," she replied. "Be there!" With that she turned and walked down the corridor, her heels

which I couldn't help thinking about Tulip and how she forced Matt to meet her in an hour. It felt like the world had paused. My hands shook out of anger as I packed my things. But I knew that the emotions storming inside me weren't real. They were there because of the bloody mate bond. I felt so suffocated that I

An Idea

shouted as he came after

picked up my pace, frustration boiling

His voice reached me, but I didn't slow down. I had to

"Tammy, what happened, baby?" he asked,