One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 197

Chapter 197 Audrey

The journey to Edwin's summer cottage was utterly silent as Charles drove. I stared out the window the entire time, watching the city give way to suburbs, then to rolling countryside, and finally to dense forest. When we finally arrived, I was surprised by how different the place looked from the last time I had been here.

The lake was frozen over, an expanse of white stretching to the other end, where the other little cottages sat closed up and empty for the season. The trees lining either side of the narrow road bowed under the weight of snow, their branches criss-crossing against the pale sky.

Peter hopped out of the car, his breath visible in the cold air. We grabbed our bags and Peter muttered a few words to Charles before Charles drove off, and Peter turned back

to mc.

"Welcome to your new home away from home, little star!" he said, far too cheerfully for my liking.

I ignored him, trudging toward the cottage. Peter hurried ahead to unlock the door, ushering me inside with a flourish.

"It's a bit chilly right now, but I'll get a fire going," he said, dropping his bag by the door and moving toward the gas fireplace. I watched as he turned it on, little orange flames. dancing behind the glass. He turned to me then. "Come on, I'll give you the grand tour."

"I've been here before."

"Okay, then I'll give you the grand welcome-back-in-case-you-forgot-where- everything-is tour."

I rolled my eyes.

Reluctantly, I followed him as he showed me around. Despite my foul mood, I had to admit the place was cozy this time of year. The living room was laden with all kinds of plush blankets, stacks of books waiting on the shelves. The kitchen was well-equipped and stocked with enough food to last us weeks.

"And here's where can do your online work," Peter said, opening the door to a small

you

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office that overlooked the lake. "Edwin made sure you'd have everything you need."

I clenched my jaw at the mention of Edwin's name but said nothing, simply sweeping my eyes over the office-the mahogany desk, the bay window with a cushio**

It was nice. But it wasn't home.

Peter turned to me, his expression softening. "Look, I know this isn't ideal, but I promise I'll be here to keep you company. We'll have lots of fun together..." He winked. roguishly. "Just you and me, little star." Normally, I would have blushed at his flirtatious humor, rolled my eyes, and told him off with a witty comeback.

him, heading for my bedroom

"Audre-"

his face before he

I was alone in the room did I finally let out the breath I'd been holding. I dropped my bag

cottage, with a large bed and rustic furniture. More plush blankets

touches-a familiar tweed jacket draped over a chair, a few books on the nightstand. The scent

was Edwin's personal room when he came to stay

the closet, opening it and breathing in the familiar scent. I found a soft sweater, and without thinking. I pulled it out and

the sweater and finally let the tears come. I cried for my mother, still

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stomach. Reluctantly, I rose and made my way to the kitchen, where

bread, shoving four slices in the toaster. As I waited, I could feel Peter's eyes

and began to eat, barely tasting it as I wolfed it

aside his book and spoke. "Do

bracing, but the last

into my path. "Well, I'm not taking no for an answer," he said firmly. "You can't

in place. "You want to heal your mom and go.

angrily, but didn't put up much of a fight. Deep down, I knew he was right. If I could only shift, then

a slap as we stepped onto the snow-covered dock.

little star," he said. "You know

and focus inward. I felt the familiar tug of my wolf, saw her silver eyes in my mind. This

couldn't make the final connection. With a frustrated growl, I opened my eyes to find Peter's arms around me, holding me steady. My knees.

"No. I'm going inside."

fingers tightened around me.

I'm going inside," I growled, forcefully shoving him back and

followed close behind. "Audrey, wait," he called. I didn't wait. I flung the door open and

know you're frustrated, but you need to understand

"I understand plenty."

not, if you're acting like a

did I stop in my tracks. Despite the warmth of the living room, I shivered, shoulders tensing. Peter took a step

just protecting you," he said

from what?" I spat, slowly turning to look at Peter.

daddy?"

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