One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 127

Audrey

Topened my eyes and immediately felt my stomach drop.

We were standing on a narrow ledge high up on what appeared to be a church tower, the city of Paris spread out below us. The wind whipped around our shoulders, tugging at my clothes and hair.

"Oh. Goddess," I gasped, instinctively clinging to Edwin. My fingers dug into his jacket as I pressed myself against him, terrified of the dizzying height. "Edwin, what are we doing up here?" Edwin's arm tightened around me, his body warm and solid against mine. "It's okay," he murmured, his breath tickling my ear. "I've got you. You won't fall."

"Are you sure about that?" I squeaked, my eyes screwed shut. I could feel the ledge beneath my feet, narrow and unforgiving. Just one wrong step, or a well-timed gust of wind, and-

I felt his chuckle rumble through his chest. "Positive. Come on, open your eyes. The view is worth it, I promise."

Slowly, I forced myself to look. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, I realized that he was right. The city was breathtaking from up here, a sea of tw**ing lights and crooked buildings. The Eiffel Tower stood out in the distance, illuminated against the night sky

"Wow," I breathed, my fear gradually receding as I took in the magnificent view. "Its... beautiful."

Edwin pointed out landmarks to me, his voice low. "See there? That's the Seine, winding through the city. And over there, you can just make out the Arc de Triomphe."

I nodded, too busy drinking it all in to speak. The cool night air was even starting to feel refreshing now, rather than terrifying. "Is this... is this your favorite place in Paris?" I asked, looking up at him.

His expression tightened, but I swore I could see a flicker of nostalgia in his eyes. "It is. I used to come here on my own as a kid. I would sneak in late at night and just sit up here, looking at the view." I turned to him, surprised. "Sounds dangerous for a kid.

"Probably." He shrugged, and his arm tightened further around my waist. "But it felt like an escape. A way to look at the world from an outsider's perspective, to disconnect from everyone else and just be alone."

I studied his face, noticing the faraway look in his eyes. I was learning a lot about the icy Alpha tonight. I was hungry for more, but I didn't want to push it. "I'm surprised you would share this place with me, then," I said softly. "It seems so personal."

Edwin looked down at me and raised his hand, his knuckle brushing my cheek gently. His fingers, cool and callused. lingered there for a few moments. I didn't even dream of pulling away, because if there was one thing I had learned as of late, it was that there was no telling when we would get a moment like this again.

special now that you've been here,"

and touch. Swallowing hard, I turned away, my eyes landing on the large bells nearby. I

voice echoing loudly into the bell I jumped,

you doing?" I hissed, glancing

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grinning, a mischievous glint in his eye that made him look years younger. "Try it," he urged. "It's fun, I promise. No one will hear us from down

echoed back to me, amplified and

smile widening. Now really

a deep breath, I shouted into the bell-nothing coherent, just a wild wh**p and a giggle. Edwin followed suit, and soon we were taking turns shouting into the

screaming into that bell, I caught a glimpse of

It made me wonder what had happened over the years to make him so guarded, so

I thought about Fiona, forcing him into a marriage he

to make anyone bitter,

to be there for him. Even if there was nothing I could do to help, wanted to show him that he had at least one ally in this cruel world. I reached for him, my fingers nearly coming into contact with his hand, and

our laughter. "Hey You

hand. "Run!" he

I could hear

our breaths coming in short gasps. Suddenly, a vespa came out of nowhere, its headlight blinding in the darkness, and I yelped as Edwin yanked

running, turning down side streets and alleyways until we were both gasping for air. Edwin pulled me into a narrow

shirt.

way he was looking at me. Hist smile had faded, replaced by an intensity that made my heart race for

could feel the heat radiating from his body. Without thinking. I grabbed his jacket, tugging him even closer. The leather was

by my own boldness.

or guilt. But then, with a low growl, he