One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 53

Audrey

"That was a nasty spill."

I looked up, my heart pounding in my chest, to find myself cradled in Edwin's strong arms. His stormy gray eyes met mine, and I felt my face flush hot with embarrassment-both from my clumsy fall and the sensation of his hard chest pressed against my side. "You're okay though, right?" he asked, his brow furrowed with concern.

I nodded, suddenly very aware of how close we were. "Y-yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for catching me."

Edwin carefully set me down. His hands lingered on my waist for a moment to make sure I was steady, his warm fingers feeling like hot flames through the thin fabric of my sweater. I swallowed, looking away nervously. "How did you...?"

He shrugged and smoothed down the front of his shirt as he straightened. "I heard a commotion and came running. Good thing I did, too."

"Yeah... Good thing," I agreed, still a bit dazed. How had he managed to catch me in time? It was impressive, to say the least.

Edwin bent down and picked up one of the fallen posters, his eyes scanning over the text. "Male model needed for fashion show?" he read aloud, raising an eyebrow at me. "You don't have models yet?" Isighed, running a hand through my hair. "Yeah, my team and I are in a bit of a bind. Our models-twins, who both got

strep throat at the same time-canceled on us at the last minute, and now we're scrambling to find replacements before the show."

"I see," Edwin said, his expression thoughtful. His gaze lingered on the poster for a moment longer before he lifted his eyes to meet mine. "And why didn't you ask me to model for you?"

I blinked at him, wondering for a moment if I had misheard. "You? But... the fashion show is hosted by your company year. Wouldn't that be a conflict of interest or something?".

this

Edwin shrugged, a hint of a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "I could wear a mask. No one would know it was me. Besides, I'm not one of the judges, so it doesn't really matter all that much."

I stared at him incredulously for a moment, trying to gauge if he was serious. "You're joking, right? You actually want to model for us?"

"Why not?" he replied, crossing his arms. "Unless you don't think I'm up to the task?"

was a challenge in his voice that made my back straighten. "Alright then," I said, gathering up the fallen posters. "If you're serious, come back to the studio with me. You

him, trying to picture him on a runway. He certainly had the height and build for it, but

I supposed we would find

we reached the studio, I flicked on the lights and headed straight for the rack of men's

hesitation and disappeared behind a privacy screen. While he changed,

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and tall frame. He looked like he had just stepped out of a high-fashion magazine. And

asked, as he adjusted his

I finally managed to say after a beat of awkward silence. "But looking good is only part of it. Can

I can manage putting one foot in front of the

eyes, fighting back a smile. "You know what I

breath, then started walking. I watched, stunned, as he moved with a grace and confidence I hadn't expected from the stiff Alpha. His strides were long

walked to the music, I couldn't help

me, and suddenly the air between us felt charged with c**ng electricity. I caught my breath and looked up at him, suddenly acutely aware of how close

I could practically feel the heat radiating

my throat. "That was... really good," I said, my voice coming out a bit breathier than I intended. "I

uncharacteristic, smile. "Does that mean

nodded, still a bit dazed. "If you're really willing to do it, then yes.

it," Edwin

your male model?"

the privacy screen

his suit jacket toss over the the unmistakable form of his

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