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?"

you're serious, come back to the studio with me. You can prove your modeling skills there." Edwin

him, trying to picture him on a runway.

I supposed we

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, I set up

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out from behind the screen, my jaw nearly hit the floor. The suit fit him perfectly, accentuating his broad shoulders and tall frame. He looked like he had just stepped out of a high-fashion magazine. And it was all I could do to quell the redness

he asked, as he adjusted his cuffs.

to find my voice. "You look... really good," I finally managed to say after a beat of awkward silence. "But looking good is only part of it. Can

an eyebrow at me. "I think I can

back a smile. "You know what I mean. Show me your

phone, and the sound of music filled the studio. Edwin took a deep breath, then started walking. I watched, stunned, as he moved with a grace and confidence

music, I couldn't help but notice how...

suddenly the air between us felt charged with c**ng electricity. I caught my breath and looked up at him, suddenly

I could practically feel the heat radiating

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

into a small, albeit uncharacteristic, smile. "Does that mean

really willing to do it, then yes. Please be our

could do it," Edwin said

your male model?"

as I watched him turn on his heel and disappear behind the privacy screen to change back into his regular clothes. "Just like that?"

suit jacket toss over the the

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