One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 93 Audrey

I felt like a fish out of water the second I stepped into the upscale restaurant.

The glittering chandeliers and pristine white tablecloths were a far cry from the campus cafeteria where I usually ate my meals. The other patrons, all werewolves, dined in expensive designer outfits. Even the host eyed me up and down as I

entered.

"No humans allowed," the host said brusquely, already waving me away.

I squared my shoulders against the urge to tell him off. "I have an appointment," I said **lly, holding my chin up. "With Claudia Klein."

The host's eyes widened slightly, and he checked his list "Ah Right," he muttered, and I couldn't tell if he was just shellshocked or annoyed that I, a lowly human, had a right to be here today-Twas, after all, meeting one of the most prominent werewolves in our society. "Right this way."

As I followed the host through the crowded restaurant, I could feel eyes on me, and I fought the urge to hunch my shoulders. Had dressed well today, but I still felt out of place-and everyone could tell that I was a human

Finally, we reached a table where Claudia was already seated, looking impeccable in a tailored suit. To my surprise, she stood

and embraced me in a warm hug before I could even speak. I stiffened, shocked by the familiar gesture. We had only spoken in person once before. Although, her arms were strangely comforting.

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"Audrey! So good to see you," Claudia said, pulling back with a smile. The host, fully pale by now, scurried away without a word.

"It's good to see you too, Ms. Klein," I managed, still a bit flustered from the unexpected hug

"Please, call me Claudia," she insisted as we sat down. "How are you finding the restaurant? It's one of my favorites."

I glanced around, taking in the opulent surroundings. For a moment, I debated mentioning how I technically wasn't allowed here as a human, but I stopped myself. "It's beautiful. I've never been anywhere quite like it'

A waiter appeared almost immediately to take our drink orders. Claudia ordered a glass of white wine, while I stuck with iced tea, not wanting to risk any alcohol-induced blunders

"So, tell me, how are your classes going?" Claudia asked, leaning forward with her elbows on the table. This close, I could smell her floral perfume and could hear the clinking of the bangles around her wrists as she moved.

I wanted to say, thank you for- "I know what you're going to say, and I'd rather you

what to say. But thankfully, Claudia seemed to be a master at conversation, and soon we were chatting amiably. By the time our food arrived-a salmon dish for Claudia and a pasta primavera for me I was

more al ease.

said as she twirled pasta onto her fork,

working on my preliminary designs for my project with Claudia for weeks now,

slowly, her expression unreadable As the silence stretched on, my anxiety grew. I

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babbling to

fabric for the summer

"Audrey," she began, and my heart sank at her tone. "These sketches...

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felt my face flush with embarrassment.

up a hand to stop me. "No need to apologize. But I can tell something is off. Have you been

Claudia would be able to tell. "To be honest, I've been stressing a lot about my senior

eyebrows shot up. "You didn't think to

me blinking, fully taken aback by the unexpected question.

your mentor, Audrey," Claudia said almost matter-of-factly as she twirled some more pasta around her fork. “In fact, I might have to insist on it.

face paled. "No, I-I would be honored 1 stammered. "It's just... Well, we're already working together on this project, and I figured you

me at ease. "Audrey, you know how much I like, you, and I can see the potential in you. I want to see you succeed. In fact, why don't we make this project-she tapped my notebook-"part of your senior thesis? I would be happy to mentor you

the floor. "Really? You would do

smile. "You have talent, Audrey. I would be

contain my excitement. "Thank you so much, Claudial This means the world to

We spent

the meal discussing ideas for my thesis. Claudia offered valuable input on my designs, pointing out areas where I could push the boundaries more. I scribbled notes furiously, already mulling over how to implement

Claudia glanced at her watch with a sigh. "I'm afraid

my face as we stepped onto the sidewalk, and I felt a little drunk even though I hadn't had

we shook hands. "And don't hesitate to reach

our goodbyes, I noticed a familiar figure approaching. My heart s**ed a beat as I recognized that sharply tailored suit and those striking gray eyes: Edwin. Quickly, so as not to alert Claudia, I

realized that we had done something dangerous that night, and it seemed that he had come to the same conclusion. So we hadn't spoken, even though