One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 162 Audrey

Fiona's smile was even more saccharine than I remembered it being as she approached, her eyes gleaming with false warmth. I tensed, my hand instinctively tightening around Edwin's arm. I felt him tense, too, a ripple of discomfort flickering across our mate bond.

Edwin stepped slightly in front of me, his body serving as a subtle shield between Fiona and me just in case she tried anything. "Fiona," he said, his voice carefully neutral. "I can explain." "No need." Fiona waved a dismissive hand, her platinum blonde hair catching the light as she moved. "There's nothing to explain. I understand that you two are fated mates. How... joyous The word dripped with insincerity, but her face remained a mask of pleasantness. She continued, her voice syrupy sweet, "You cannot get in the way of fate, after all. I completely understand why our engagement had to be called off."

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She paused, her eyes flickering over to me. Those cold blue irises darkened as she looked at me. "...And I'm truly happy for

you

both. Who knows: maybe I'll find my fated mate now."

With that last sentence, she leaned over and winked at me. I thought I might be sick.

Just then, I felt another flicker through the bond. Edwin and I both knew that she was lying through her teeth, that her words couldn't be further from the truth.

The tension in the air was palpable, and I could practically feel the gears turning in Fiona's head. She was planning something, I was sure of it.

At that moment, Edwin's voice echoed in my mind through our bond: "Now is our chance. Try to touch her somehow. We need to read her memories."

I nodded imperceptibly and stepped forward, extending my hand. "Thank you for understanding. Fiona. I hope we can move on from this."

But before I could make contact, Fiona took a step back. Her smile never wavered, but her eyes were cold. "Of course. But please, enjoy the party. If you'll excuse me, I have other guests to attend to." With that, she turned on her heel and disappeared into the crowd. I let out a breath I didn't realize I had been holding. I hated to admit it, but I was glad that I hadn't had a chance to see into her mind just yet. I wasn't sure if I was ready.

"Sorry," I said, turning to face Edwin

Edwin put his arm around my shoulders and shook his head. "Nothing to apologize for. We'll have plenty of time tonight. Let's get a drink."

party. The house was crowded, each room stuffed with elegantly- dressed people. A few noticed my silver locket and shoes

was so crowded.

else," I said through our Mindlink. "When

felt him stiffen, surprise emanating across our bond. "What? Are you sure?

understand it. It doesn't make any sense,

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expression thoughtful. Then "It's possible your wolf might have mistaken Claudia as your mother because of your close relationship. Remember, you've only had virtual

Isn't that strange?" "It's a common design. I'm not trying to discount your experience, and I do think we should look into it. But try not to read too much into it right now.

grabbing a glass of champagne. We clinked our classes together and took a sip, the bubbles tickling the back of my throat. The warmth began to soothe my frayed nerves. As we sipped, I scanned the room for Fiona. She was flitting from

I fell; it was what I had told everyone, after all. Or maybe she knew that we knew and figured

hard to pin down tonight,

tracking Fiona's movements with a predator's grace. But if Edwin was a wolf, then Fiona was a lynx in the jungle. This was her terrain. Not ours. And she was good at what she did. "She might

thinking deeply. I still remembered the dream I'd had, clear as day, when I had seen the incident through Fiona's eyes. "In her memory, it didn't seem like she wanted to

"That doesn't excuse

I agreed. "But it might help us understand her motivations

Each time, she managed to slip away just as I approached. It was

another failed attempt to talk to her at the buffet table-she had slipped away the moment she saw

eyes scanning the throng. "We need a new strategy.

the left, you take

us moving casually through the crowd. I grabbed another glass of champagne from a passing waiter, using it as a prop to blend in. As I maneuvered through the

you hear

is going to take territory