My Professor Is My Alpha Mate

Enzo was thinking the same thing—— because he stepped beside me, bowing his head to her In respect, and said, “Hazel, I'm so sorey for putting you In danger. If twas for me, you wouldn't have gotten hurtand had to leave this village I unprotected. We wouldn't have needed Luna Selene's help. For that, 1 apologize, and ll forever regret that decision.” She grasped his arm and peered up at him; her eyes were shining with love and admiration.

“would have done ical aver again if 1 needed to,” she told him sof. “I'm glad.

could help you uncover that wolisbane im the protein mix. I'm glad Xander was captured and I'm glad Luna Selene was here. This protection spell wouldn't have worked otherwise. don't regret anything, and 1 don’t want you to either.” He smiled at her and nodded.

‘She hugged him briefly before pulling away.

“Okay, now gether back 0 schaot before ‘you both get in trouble, my mother said from behind us.

Enzo grabbed my hand and started to pull me aviay from everyone. vaved one last time before turning and following my.

‘mate aut of the vilsge and toward is waiting car that he packed just outside.

grounds “Do you think we eally are protected ftom the darkness?”

passenger seat Enzo started the

led to is mother's village. He had a worried frown on his

can protect from

answered. “But Darkness 5.2 powerful force that 1 worry

asked, my stomach clenching “Uimot sure” he answered honesty. I “Acleastnot yer.” remained sient, watching he forest grew smaller inthe distances Enzo rove futher way He glanced at me Sideways befor ixing his yes on the open road before us. He reached over and entwined his fingers through mine is hand was warm and soothed some of my discomfort, butnot enough to hse away the rest af my nie. bit onto my bottom lip as often do when

and worried

gong to le anything happen to you, Lila,” he assured me. “1

darkness, Enzo," 1 said, glancingat him with my eyes filing with “The Guardian's protection wil lp us et through fora bi,” assured me, “Zagreus won't

my voice coming out much weaker than intended, Enzo was quiet fora moment, trying to decide how to answer me without worrying

him away, he wouldn't bother being here.” swallowed