One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

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After a long flight, we finally touched down in Italy. The sunlight streaming in through the plane window was a promising golden hue, and just the sight of it made me feel like my heart was about to leap out of my chest.

“I might need a nap when we get to the villa,” Edwin yawned, shaking the bleariness from his eyes.

But I was too excited to feel tired, even with jet lag and having just spent hours sitting in a seat on a plane.

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Once we picked up our bags, we piled into a van that Edwin had rented for us. He kept smiling over at me, and I had no doubt that he had quite the surprise lined up. It had been a full year since he had booked this trip, after all, and he still hadn’t told me anything about the rental.

When we pulled up to the villa, my mouth dropped open, and so did everyone else’s. The place was massive, stretching out across the beachside with white stone arches, sprawling balconies, and sun–drenched terraces. It felt like something out of a dream, and I could hardly believe that it was real.

Peter was the first to speak. “Holy Goddess–Edwin, what did you do?”

Edwin shrugged, feigning nonchalance, but there was no missing the glimmer in his eyes. “I had to do it. For all of you.”

Tina gave him a playful jab in the ribs. “He really is a big softie after all, isn’t he?”

As if on cue, everyone scattered, rushing to explore every nook and cranny. I could hear Tina’s laughter as she ran up to the second floor to claim a room, and Peter’s exclamation from somewhere down the hall as he discovered the pool table.

My heart raced as I wandered through the villa, my fingers brushing along the cool stone walls. Every room I passed was more extravagant than the last. There was a grand living space with plush sofas, a sparkling hot tub outside with a view of the ocean, and bathrooms with tubs that were practically big enough to swim in.

“This is… magical,” I breathed as Edwin came up beside me, slipping his arm around my shoulders.

He chuckled softly. “You deserve a little magic, don’t you think?”

cheek. “You didn’t have to go

worth it just to see everyone running around

had all settled in and had some time to rest, we set out to explore the town. Sunlight gleamed off the ancient stone buildings, and there was the faint, mouthwatering scent of baked

visited every tourist spot we could fit into that first day–sprawling beaches, towering cathedrals, and cozy gelato shops

water. The conversation flowed, and with it, updates about where life had

ever thought it would. We’re helping so many people,

a look with Gavin, her face lighting up. “We’ve decided to start trying for a baby. It

cheers and congratulations went up from the table, and I

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the advice I can get from you seasoned caregivers,”

who was busy doodling in his notebook beside her. “I’m now officially the head of Crescent Orphan

at the sound of his name, smiling

many lives,” I said

her cheeks pink. “Thank

into my who was sitting beside her. “Claudia has been amazing, too–she’s basically become

mother,

blushed. “I have so many daughters in this group… it feels like such a blessing,” she

a year now, keeping her company and helping her out. It was nice to see my mom have company after everything that had happened with Fiona, and Tina definitely needed a proper family experience. We all spent many

next. “I think it’s our turn.” He slipped an arm around her shoulders, looking down at her with a glint in his eye.

I felt a rush of happiness for my friends. Seeing everyone so settled, so fulfilled–it

teased Edwin,

as before. And…” He hesitated, glancing

Brooks family isn’t

beneath the table. I’d been by his side, of course, throughout all of it. It wasn’t easy for him, but I was proud of him