LOGINA drunken one-night stand was supposed to be just that— one night, one mistake, an experience to be forgotten. Lucas Carter never expected the gorgeous, miserable-looking stranger he spent a night with to walk into his classroom a week later… as his new psychology professor. Adrian Frost has spent years building a flawless reputation. After a devastating betrayal by the man he planned to marry, one reckless night was the only mistake he allowed himself. Falling into bed with a complete stranger was supposed to stay buried in the past. Instead, that stranger becomes his student. Determined to protect his career that he’s worked so hard to attain, Adrian wants to forget that night ever happened. However, Lucas has other plans. Confident, relentless and impossible to ignore, he refuses to let Adrian hide behind his icy walls. What begins as a game of teasing quickly turns into an obsession neither of them saw coming. The more Adrian pushes him away, the more determined Lucas becomes to uncover every secret hidden behind those emotionless gray eyes. But forbidden desire comes with consequences. A single accusation could destroy Adrian’s career. A single mistake could cost them everything. And when painful secrets from both their pasts begin to surface, they’ll have to decide whether what started as one reckless night is worth risking their futures for. The most dangerous person to teach… is the one who ends up studying your heart.
View MoreLUCASIf he was only emailing because he was obligated to, then there was no reason for me to make his job easier by reassuring him.And if my delusion was right and a tiny part of him cared, then he could wonder. Just like I had.“Serves him right,” I muttered.“What was that?”I looked at Dad. “Nothing.”He raised an eyebrow but didn’t push.That was one thing I appreciated about him. He knew when to leave me alone.Except when it came to that woman, apparently.At least he hadn’t mentioned her in days. Or brought up the letter still sitting in my bag.That evening, Grandma finally woke up.Her eyelids fluttered before slowly opening.Relief washed over me in an almost overwhelming wave as I leaned over the edge of the bed eagerly to peer into her face.“Hey.”Her gaze moved around the room before settling on me.“Lucas?” Her voice came out weak but I knew it was probably the effect of the medications and the fact that she just woke up.At least I hoped.I smiled. “Obviously. Who el
LUCASIt was while I was sitting beside my grandmother’s hospital bed that the message arrived.I stared at the notification for several seconds before finally opening it.Professor Adrian Frost.My stomach flipped before I could help.It was a stupid reaction and I immediately frowned at myself.Seriously? It was just an email.But then again, this was the first time he was contacting me of his own volition. Even if it was via email.Did he miss me after all?I tried to curb my bubbling excitement as I clicked on the email.Mr. Carter,I noticed your recent absences from class and wanted to check in. I hope everything is alright. Please let me know if there is anything I need to be aware of regarding your absence.Professor FrostThat was it.Curt, professional and straight to the point. Just like the man himself.Disappointment flickered in my chest before I could help it.I scoffed at myself.What had I been expecting anyway?A love message? A message where he used my actual name,
ADRIANI was beginning to understand why people invented excuses to avoid social gatherings.The restaurant the other professors had chosen wasn’t loud by normal standards, but after having spent some time in a bowling spot prior to this, the whole thing was beginning to look overwhelming.Conversations overlapped from every direction. Glasses clinked. Someone laughed loudly from another table.There were eight of us altogether, all from the psychology department.Professor Jenkins sat across from me.Professor Hall occupied the seat beside her, already halfway through his second beer.Dr. Moreno was enthusiastically explaining her latest research project to anyone willing to listen.Everyone seemed relaxed. Everyone except me.“Professor Frost?”I blinked.Professor Jenkins smiled. “You’ve been staring at the menu for five minutes.”I looked down at the menu in my hand. I hadn’t even realized.Professor Hall chuckled. “Either the menu is incredibly fascinating or we’re too boring to
LUCASIt was funny how life could change in an instant.One moment, I’d been debating what I was going to eat for dinner. The next, my dad had called saying my grandmother had slipped on the stairs and had been admitted in the hospital.The next morning, I’d caught the next flight back home.I didn’t have to think about it. My grandma was probably the most important member of my family, after my dad. She’d been there for me after my mother had left. She filled the emotional void my own mother created.Not being next to her when she needed me was not even an option.Now, I sat slumped in one of the uncomfortable plastic chairs outside my grandmother’s room, a lukewarm cup of vending-machine coffee balanced between my hands.I’d been here for nearly three hours.Dad stepped out of her room just then, quietly closing the door behind him.“She’s asleep.”I nodded. “Good.”He sat beside me with a tired sigh, rubbing both hands over his face.The last seventy-two hours had been a blur.Gran
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