One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 75

Audrey

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1 slumped into my seat in the cafeteria, letting out a tired sigh as rubbed my eyes. It was only the first day back from spring break, and it had been utterly exhausting-and to make matters worse, it was only lunchtime.

Tina plopped down across from me, her tray clattering against the table as she settled in. "You look like you've been through the wringer," she said with an amused snort, pushing an unruly red curl out of her eyes. "How's the new professor?"

I groaned and rubbed my temples. "Awful so far. Professor Stevens is old, stuffy, and a complete stickler for the rules. Her lectures are long and boring, and I swear she's trying to kill her students with work." "That bad, huh?" Tina winced sympathetically as she took a bite of her chicken salad sandwich.

guess

"Oh, you have no idea," I replied, stabbing at my salad with more force than what was really necessary. "It's only the first day back from spring break, and she already assigned a ten-page paper-and get this: it's due by the end of the week. And who gets to grade all of them?"

Tina's eyes widened over the rim of her glass of orange juice. "Ouch," she muttered, shaking her head. That's rough. I thought the first day back from spring break was supposed to ease us back in, not throw us into the deep end."

I nodded as I took a bite of my own lunch. "Tell me about it, Edwin never would have..." My voice trailed off miserably at the mention of his name, and Tina shot me an amused glance from across the table. "Go on, she said coyly.

1 shook my head and nervously tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. "It's nothing, really. I just preferred TAing for Edwin,

that's all

"I bet you did," Tina smirked, raising an eyebrow. "Professor Stevens doesn't seem like your type."

I felt my cheeks flush and quickly changed the subject, clearing my throat. "Well, at least there are some good things to look forward to. Did you hear about Linda?"

"No, what happened?"

I couldn't help but smirk a bit at the thought. "After her stunt with cutting up my clothes, her parents finally decided to temporarily pull her out of school," I said, unable to keep the hint of satisfaction out of my voice no matter how hard I tried. "She won't be back for the remainder of the semester."

cup with mine. "Hey, that's some good news, at least. Maybe we'll actually have some peace and quiet around here for once." "Yeah, I

blissfully moved on to other things-like who was taking who to the spring equinox ball in a few weeks and who had failed their midterms. No drama, no

I continued, "with next year being our senior year, I'll finally get to start working on my thesis. I'm

in disbelief. "Only you would be excited about more work, Audrey. You do realize we have, like, six whole months before we

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fork, causing the red juice to squirt out. "I know. But I want it to be perfect, so I figure a head start can't hurt. I've already sent

her tone was affectionate. "Just don't forget about the equinox ball. It's coming up

wasn't planning

"Audrey Thatcher,

"Of course I'm going. You're going to

We had made a pact at the beginning of the semester that we would be each other's dates the spring equinox masquerade,

few weeks, I had already begun making my dress and mask. It was an event to look forward to every year, with

going to be about?" Tina asked around a mouthful of chicken

the past century. You know, how human styles have influenced werewolf

pretty interesting, Tina admitted. "But also like a

will be. I replied with a nod. "But I think it'll be worth

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flew by in a blur of classes, assignments, and grading. By Friday afternoon, I was ready to collapse, but !

phone buzzed with a new email notification. I

heart leapt when I saw who it was really from: one of the potential mentors I had reached out to earlier that week. Mr. Black, the owner of Black Textiles,

interview to discuss my project ideas. "Yes!" I gasped excitedly without thinking,

few times that would work for me next week.

at noon sound?

excitement. The sound echoed through the vaulted ceilings

I whispered before gathering my things and rushing out Only once I was safely out in the hallway did I finally allow myself to let out