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.

go to her was

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

stay out of

Audrey's across the room, and I felt my heart clench. She froze, blue eyes widening. I think I

I was, I turned away, letting Fiona lead me to

Audrey's POV

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felt out of place. The room was filled with werewolves in expensive designer clothes, the air itself practically reeking

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 then I froze, watching as Fiona led him away to the dance floor. He didn't resist. They began to dance intimately, her body pressed close to his, and I

it. Perhaps I had; I hadn't been sleeping

"Audrey!"

time, the 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

relax, even as a few pairs of

pulling me into a warm hug without any hesitation. "Oh, I'm so glad you're

despite how I had been feeling lately, was genuine. I held out a small package when we pulled apart. "Happy birthday, Claudia. I

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

silk scarf that I had made for her, I caught sight of Fiona staring at me from across the room. Her eyes were sharp, like two daggers, as they flicked between the scarf, her mother,

face reddened, and I quickly stammered, "It's really nothing.

me off with another

aware of the eyes on us. "I

didn't go with her dress, but she didn't seem to mind. She

much for coming and for this thoughtful gift," she

words and smile bolstered 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 Claudia was called away by other guests, I made my way to the bar, desperately in