Chapter 25 Audrey

I couldn't believe my eyes when Edwin's tall, imposing frame emerged from the shadows across the street. Of all people to interrupt the moment. I had been anticipating, or maybe dreading? My nerves were so haywire, I couldn't decide if Gavin's impending kiss filled me with clation or sheer pant

panic.

"Edwi-Professor Brooks!" I squeaked out my voice embarrassingly high-pitched. I straightened and quickly put some distance between Gavin and myself. "What are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same thing. Edwin replied coolly as he stopped in front of us.

"We were just... that is, we went to see a play. Romeo and Juliet," I replied, gesturing to the play advertisement hanging on the theater's front doors.

Edwin's steel-gray eyes flicked between the two of us, his expression severe and unreadable as always. "Is that so" he asked flatly

Gavin shifted awkwardly beside me. "It's nice to see you, Professor Brooks. Nice night, isn't i

For a long dreadful moment, Edwin said nothing in response to Gavin's question. Then, turning his penetrating

gaze back to me, he stated impassively. "Audrey, you're TA'ing my moming lecture at eight AM sharp tomorrow. I trust you'll be well-rested and punctual. I won't tolerate a repeat of Tuesday"

I bristled, my cheeks flushing hody. Tuesday this week, I had foolishly pulled an all-

nighter to finish up a project and ended up dozing off in the back row of his lecture hall when I was supposed to be passing out papers.

Highly unprofessional, sure, but he didn't need to be such an as about it; especially not in front of others. "Of course I'll be there," I bit out through gritted teeth. "Don't worry about me"

"I'm your professor and your employer. Edwin replied coldly. "Worrying is my job."

deepened "Actually, Grayspring Academy is technically

Gavin cleared his throat "Professor Brooks is right, Audrey," he

my mouth to protest, but Gavin was already turning back to Edwin. "Again, it was nice seeing you. I'll

"No.

on ahead. I'll walk Miss Thatcher home," Edwin cut him

I began to

well. I'll go ahead and take off, then. See you in clas

I whirled back to face Edwin with an accusatory glare. "Was that really necessary? You're my professor, not

didn't intend to be out gallivanting all night when you

As if he actually cared whether or not I showed up on time. He just loved having an excuse to dress me down in front of Cavin, the arrogant jerk. "We were just going to see a

you insist." He held my gaze for a moment, clearly not believing me. "Come on, I'll walk you back to your dorm. I

home, thanks" 1 but our "I'm a big

dim glow of the streetlights. "I won't have a

best to ignore the echo of Edwin's footsteps

reason you seemed so distracted in my lectures this past week?" When I didn't respond, he continued

Chapter 23

features-something that looked an awful lot like indignance. But it was gone in an instant, replaced by his usual unruffled demeanor.

mouth. "I don't see what that

is the one you have

you

to confess having feelings for Edwin, because I didn't. Honestly, I could barely

across the street... a part of me had felt almost relieved.

and heavy 1 could hardly breathe. Abruptly, Edwin wrenched his gaze away, raking one hand through his thick

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