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

I didn't give 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

"I'll stay out of her way

I felt my heart clench. She froze, blue eyes widening. I think I saw her take a

I turned away, letting Fiona

Audrey's POV

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moment I stepped into the party, I immediately felt out of place. The room was filled with werewolves in expensive designer clothes, 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 than anything else in the world, and I took a step closer before I could stop myself. But

turned, expecting to see someone 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

"Audrey!"

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, the hair,

pairs of eyes turned to see what

she exclaimed, pulling me into a warm

had been feeling lately, was genuine. I held

handed her the wrapped package. To my embarrassment, she immediately began tearing into it, drawing the attention of several more nearby guests. I could feel their eyes

sight of Fiona staring at me from across the room. Her eyes were sharp,

and I quickly stammered, "It's really nothing. If you don't like it, I

me off with another

still acutely aware of the eyes on

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

so much for coming and for this thoughtful

over to me, watching coyly over Edwin's shoulder. As Claudia was called away by other guests, I