My Professor Is My Alpha Mate

(w] +20 BONUS Chapter 0435 I'was a terrible friend to her, and Thad to bite the inside of my cheek to keep the tears from surfacing in my eyes.

“How is she doing?” Rachel asked, and now her voice was a lot softer and filled with compassion.

“She’s okay...” I lied; I still continue to lie even after how guilty I feel. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

What was wrong with me? Not wanting to continue this conversation, I decided to change the subject.

“The election is in a couple of days, and I still don’t have a speech prepared,” I said, shaking my head in misery.

“We can meet up after classes tonight “and brainstorm some speech ideas,” she suggested. “I’m sure Becca will help. She’s good at this stuff. I'm in her communications class and she

Sab BE um J) +20 BONUS prepared a speech that got her a standing ovation.” “That’s amazing!” I gasped. “Why didn’t she tell me that?” I was a little hurt such a big accomplishment wasn’t shared with me. Did Becca think I wouldn’t care? Rachel shrugged.

‘““You’ve been busy,” she said, looking back at the TV. “One minute you're here and the next you aren’t.” I sighed for what felt like the millionth time.

“I’m sorry,” I said, biting and chewing my bottom lip.

“It’s fine... we just miss you is all,” she said, glancing at me briefly with a side smile. “You haven't even asked about my boyfriend since he left the hospital.” My heart fell into my stomach; how had I forgotten about Rache’s boyfriend? He almost died and because 4

(J) +20 BONUS long distance?” I She shrugged.

broke up over the summer.” “What?!” I gasped. “While you were in detox?” “When I turned 18, I found out he’s not my mate. I didn’t want

She shrugged.

and very kind,” she said. “I think that’s how we became true friends.” ‘Rachel and Becca

close friends b currently,

and this time I couldn’t keep the tears from surfacing in

too. Things you don’t want others to know about,” Rachel surprised me by saying. She met my eyes and gave me a small smile. “But just know, if you

been roomies since last year, Lila. There’s nothing you need to hide from me...” My heart clenched; if I couldn’t trust Rachel... and then who could

say anything, the bathroom door swung open, and Becca appeared. Her blonde

staring between us. “I’m

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class so we should go now.” We all nodded in agreement, but they both sensed my hesitation. I hadn’t stood from the couch yet; I stared up at the two girls who had been my rock since last year. Becca was there during

day as my roommate and always listened to my problems.

didn’t give them

I often do when I’m

Becca looked at one another

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asked with her dark