One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 63 Audrey

It was nearly midnight as I lay in my bed, tears silently streaming down my face. The events of the day kept replaying in my mind like a horrible movie I couldn't turn off, and sleep eluded me. Linda's cruel laughter, the snip of scissors, the feeling of being exposed and humiliated in front of everyone....

I shuddered, pulling my blanket tighter around me. It was like a nightmare. It certainly would have been easier if it had actually been one.

Suddenly, a soft knock on my door made me jump. I froze, wondering if I had imagined it at first, but then another knock came-slightly louder this time.

I hesitated, unsure of whether to answer or not. What if it was Linda and her friends again? But when another knock came, I quietly climbed out of bed and padded to the door to peer through the peephole. I was met with a familiar face on the other end.

"Miss Thatcher?" Charles, Edwin's assistant, called out. "Are you in there?"

I chewed my lip as I debated whether to open the door or pretend I was sleeping, but I knew that if Edwin had sent his Beta to come and talk to me, that I likely couldn't refuse whatever it was.

Just.. just a moment, I finally said, wiping my mascara-streaked face and trying to smooth down my ruffled hair. I opened the door a c**k, peering out cautiously.

Charles met my gaze, his expression somber. "I apologize for the late hour, but I need you to come with me."

"Come with you?" I repeated, confused. "Where? Why?"

"I can't say much here," Charles replied, glancing down the hallway. "But it's important. If you wouldn't mind, please get dressed and meet me outside in five minutes"

I bit my lip, considering "Is it about... what happened today?"

Charles nodded. "In a way, yes. I promise, it's nothing bad. You'll understand soon."

After a moment, I nodded, "Okay. I'll be right there."

I quickly pulled my hair back into a bun, threw on some jeans and a sweater and cleaned the mascara from my face, then slipped out of my room, Charles was waiting by a sleek black car when I made my way outside, and he opened the door for me as I approached.

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"Where are we going?" I asked as I got in.

"You'll see," was all he said as he started the engine and pulled away from the curb.

We drove in silence through the quiet streets of the city. I watched as familiar buildings gave way to the downtown area, then eventually to a more secluded spot by the river. Pulling into a spot, Charles parked the car and turned to me.

you over there," he said, nodding toward a

all wearing the red scarf 1 had made for him. I got out of the car on shaky legs and slowly approached

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as I neared, “Audrey," he said softly. "Please,

onto the bench, leaving a couple of feet between us-just in case anyone else was spying

I asked, gesturing around

His jaw clenched as though the thought physically pained him. "I'm so sorry, Audrey. What they did was inexcusable." I swallowed hard, fighting back a fresh

saw the aftermath," Edwin explained. "He told me everything. I couldn't just... I had to see you, to

know if I'm

"That's perfectly normal, Audrey. What you went through was traumatic." We sat in silence for a moment after that, the only sound that of the gentle lapping of the river against the docks. I didn't know what to say,

I realized what it was. Pulling out

for me. "I remembered exactly what it looked like, so I went and got you a new one to replace

at him, stunned by his thoughtfulness. "I... I don't know what to say. Thank you. But how

a few favors to get some stores to open late Edwin admitted with a small smile.

soft fabric of the new blouse. "This is incredibly kind of you, Edwin. But you didn't

Linda and her friends will receive the utmost punishment for their crimes. What

handkerchief out of his pocket, handing it to me. I took it gratefully and dabbed at my tears, although it did little to

us and pulling me close. For a moment, I stiffened-but then I couldn't help myself. I ressed my head on his shoulder, allowing myself to be comforted by his arms, even if for only a

moments.

were so strong, and I couldn't do anything to stop them. This isn't the

heard a low growl rumble in his chest. "Well... You're safe now. And I swear to you, nothing like this will ever happen

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a while, neither of us speaking. Finally, I pulled away,

don't need to

suddenly remembering that whole debacle. "What's

the mention of it. "I'm handling it. We're reviewing all the scoring criteria and the judges" notes. Your