One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter

141

Edwin & Audrey

Edwin's POV

I had hardly touched the glass of champagne that was pinched between my fingers. I had hardly noticed the lively music or the well-dressed crowd or the breathtaking view of the city and the river below. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't focus on any of it.

I should have been happy to be here. Claudia was my friend and someone I respected, and the venue-her favorite restaurant situated on pylons high above the river-had some of the best food and drink that the city offered.

But tonight, none of that mattered. Tonight, I was a puppet. A go**n puppet.

"We should consider holding our engagement party here," Fiona said, sidling up to me. "It's a lovely venue. My mother has good taste."

I gritted my teeth, my grip on the champagne flute tightening. I opened my mouth to tell her that there would be no engagement party and certainly no wedding, but one look from her made me quiet again. Her eyes held a warning, a reminder of that night on the bridge when she had threatened Audrey's life. I remembered it all too well; it haunted me.

"I meant what I said," Fiona whispered, her voice low enough that only I could hear. "Careful, Mr. Big Bad Wolf."

I resisted the urge to shove her over the balcony.

Just then, the doors opened, and another guest entered. Fiona's blood-red lips curled into a smirk. "Ah. Speak of the little succubus..."

I felt the blood drain from my face as Audrey walked in, looking stunning in a green dress that hugged her curves perfectly. I could already imagine that she had made it herself, her slender fingers carefully adding the intricate beading by hand.

Her long dark hair was pin-straight down her back, her pale throat adorned with a simple golden necklace. She had opted for subtle eyeshadow and a muted red lip tonight, and she looked more beautiful than anyone else here.

to go

a d**n if she was human, and even if I did someday find my fated mate, I would sever the bond for her. I loved her, and only her. I wanted to whisk her away and

another warning look from Fiona had me going rigid. "I'll stay out of her way tonight so long as you do, too, she

room, and I felt my heart clench. She froze, blue eyes widening. I think I saw her take a step toward me, lips

the coward I was, I turned away, letting Fiona lead me

Audrey's POV

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out of place. The room was filled with werewolves in expensive designer clothes, the air itself practically reeking of cash. I was the only human here,

I walked further into the room, my eyes landed on Edwin across the way. He was dressed in a gray suit, no tie. Even from where I stood, I could see the buttons on his shirt strain as he inhaled sharply. My heart stopped in my chest, and I swore I could smell his cologne from here. It made me want to go to him more

there, but the space behind me was empty. Confused, I shook my head, wondering if I had imagined it. Perhaps I had; I hadn't been sleeping well lately. Staying up all night thinking about Edwin and Fiona was enough to drive anyone

"Audrey!"

voice was real and coming from another direction. I turned to see Claudia approaching, her arms outstretched. She wore a glittering golden gown and her blonde hair was down. I couldn't decide which caught the light of the chandeliers more: the gown,

pairs

she exclaimed, pulling me into a warm hug without any

hugged her back. The smile I gave her, despite how I had been feeling lately, was genuine. I held

wrapped package. To my embarrassment, she immediately began tearing into it, drawing the attention of several more nearby guests. I

her, I caught sight of Fiona staring at me from across the room. Her eyes were sharp, like two daggers, as they flicked between

quickly stammered, "It's really nothing. If you

another hug. "Oh,

the eyes on

pinks and sapphires and the embroidered flowers didn't go with her dress, but she didn't seem to mind. She tied it in a knot around a low ponytail and turned this way

Thank you so much for coming and

me a bit, and I felt some of the tension leave my shoulders-but not enough now that Fiona's eyes kept darting over to me, watching coyly over Edwin's shoulder. As