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.

for you over there," he said, nodding toward a bench beneath a

I recognized him immediately-he was all wearing the red scarf 1 had made for him. I got out of the car on shaky

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“Audrey," he said softly. "Please,

couple of feet between us-just in case anyone else was spying on us. I couldn't handle it if more

all this about?" I asked, gesturing around

heavily. "I heard about what happened today. With Linda and her friends. His jaw clenched as though the thought physically pained him. "I'm so sorry, Audrey. What they did was inexcusable." I swallowed hard,

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

know if

my chest. "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, or where to

out the soft white blouse, black skirt, and red cardigan, I breathed,

like, so I went and

first at the outfit and then at him, stunned by his thoughtfulness.

a few favors to get some stores to open

over the soft fabric of the new blouse. "This is

"And I promise you, Audrey, Linda and her friends will receive the utmost punishment for their crimes. What she did was not only

escaped and rolled down my cheeks. Edwin noticed immediately and slipped a handkerchief out of his pocket, handing it to me. I took it gratefully

me close. For a moment, I stiffened-but then I couldn't help myself. I ressed my head on

moments.

feel so weak as a human," I whispered. "They were so strong, and I couldn't do anything to stop them. This isn't

I heard a low growl rumble in his chest. "Well... You're

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like that for a while, neither of us speaking. Finally, I pulled away, wiping my eyes.

need to

asked, suddenly remembering

scoring criteria and the judges" notes. Your win