One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 257

Audrey

I stared at my reflection in the full–length mirror, taking in my appearance one last time before the ceremony.

Today was my first Healing Ceremony; it was something that Edwin and I had discussed, a way to heal Crescent residents who needed the help without having to make a million trips to hospitals. Pre–screened pack members in need of healing would line up, and the Silver Star would heal them.

Of course, we could only help so many, and only those with minor afflictions would be cured at events like this. But it was a

start.

The dress that was chosen for the ceremony was exquisite–floor–length with delicate silver embroidery that glittered and danced as it caught the light with every turn of my hips. It was tailored perfectly to my body, the neckline stopping at the center of my throat and the sleeves coming down into two shimmering bell shapes, and the skirt flared out a little at the knees.

It was modest and elegant, but also subtly sexy.

“Do you like it?”

I turned, my eyes meeting my mother’s in the mirror. She was standing just a few steps away, wringing her hands nervously. There was something about her body language that gave me pause.

“Did you make this?” I found myself asking.

She nodded, looking a little sheepish. “I worked on it whenever I had spare time. I wanted you to have something special for your first official healing ceremony. Something that reflects both your role as the Silver Star and as my daughter.”

I turned fully, my eyes widening. The stylist had brought me the dress earlier, claiming that an unknown designer had made it. I knew something was off then, but I’d figured that Edwin had made it or commissioned it and was just trying to surprise,

1. me.

But

my

had made it; her first handmade piece

in my throat and making it hard to speak. Without thinking, I strode over to her and threw my arms around her, although I was careful not

perfect, Mom.

squeezed me gently. There was a little more strength to her touch lately. “You’re going to do wonderfully today. I know

People had come from all over, some to be healed but many just

feeling a little awkward with so many eyes on me. But with Edwin beside me, I managed a warm smile and

ceremony began, and one by one,

the familiar pull of my power as

and it was making him delirious. I

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his mother’s eyes

being siphoned away, the silver energy draining from me like a hole in a sinking ship. But

echoed softly through our Mindlink. “I think

hand trembling slightly as it hovered over a young woman’s sprained wrist. But before I could place my

then Edwin was suddenly beside me, his hand slipping discreetly into

around it automatically, and I raised it to

ceremony must come to an end. If anyone needs immediate attention, please speak with my Beta. Otherwise, we will

ache, but I knew Edwin was right. I physically wouldn’t be able to heal anyone else now that I was down to the

my back, guiding me through the nearby door to the back room behind the cathedral. I somehow managed not to stumble, holding my head high and back straight, until we were out of view. Once we were alone, Edwin looped one arm around my waist and the other under my knees and scooped me up.

hall, he set me down and knelt

doing this

hollow even to my own ears. “I’m just trying

head. “No, Audrey. This is more than that. You’re pushing yourself too hard. You’re

away, unable to meet his gaze. He always knew, always saw right through me, even when I wasn’t