Chapter 4

Diane’s POV

“What?!”

My jaw hit the floor.

I stared at him, frozen, my brain refusing to make sense of what I was seeing.

Leo.

Standing right there, at the front of our classroom.

As our new math teacher.

No freaking way.

I felt my wolf, Lana, spinning in circles inside me, howling in disbelief.

“That’s him! That’s him!”

I slapped a hand over my mouth, eyes wide, heart racing. My cheeks flushed hot as I took in every inch of him.

He looked even better than I remembered—clean-cut in a crisp white shirt tucked into tailored blue trousers, his broad chest stretching the fabric, his entire aura radiating power and control. He could’ve passed for an Alpha—hell.

But he didn’t smile. His face was unreadable. Cold. Detached. Like nothing and no one here mattered.

Was he here for me?

My stomach flipped.

Maybe I was wrong. Maybe he hadn’t just vanished that night. Maybe he found me.

"Why not?!" Lana squealed.

My fingers gripped the edge of my desk, knuckles turning white, trying to calm the storm raging inside me. All the feelings I’d buried since that night—everything I thought I’d killed off—came rushing back like a punch to the chest.

And then… flashbacks.

The way he touched me. The way he kissed me like he needed me. The things he whispered when I lay in his arms.

"I love you."

God. That voice still echoed in my head.

I looked around the classroom, and yeah, I wasn’t the only one noticing him. Girls were practically melting in their seats. Hair-flipping. Blushing. Giggling at nothing.

But he didn’t even glance at them. He looked *bored*, honestly—like he wanted to be anywhere but here. And it only made him hotter.

I leaned forward, resting my chin on my hands, watching him like a dream I thought I’d never see again. He hadn’t seen me yet—I was in the back row.

Then the proprietor turned to him. “Go ahead,” he said. “Introduce yourself.”

Leo cleared his throat and finally spoke.

“My name is Leo,” he said, voice low and familiar, “and I’ll be taking over from your former math teacher to help prepare you for your final exams. I hope we can make this easy for each other.”

That voice. Deep. Smooth. Slightly raspy.

Just like I remembered it—except this time, it was cold. Emotionless. Nothing like how he sounded when he said he loved me.

A chorus of “Welcome!” followed, mostly from the girls, their voices a little too high-pitched.

Leo nodded once. “Now, let’s get to know each other. Everyone—state your name.”

He scanned the class as students started introducing themselves from the front row.

Then his eyes landed on me.

And he froze.

His face went pale. His jaw twitched. His gaze locked onto mine like he was trying to figure out if I was real or just a ghost from his past.

I smiled—soft, hopeful—waiting for something. A flicker. A sign.

But nothing. He looked away like I didn’t exist.

The proprietor clapped his hands. “I’ll leave you to it. Good luck, Mr. Leo.” Then he walked out.

Just then, Jaden leaned over from the seat beside me.

“This face…” he whispered. “Don’t tell me it’s him.”

I didn’t answer. I was still too stunned.

But Jaden chuckled. “Wow. It is him. Your mystery man from the club. This is so romantic—he became a teacher just to find you.”

“He didn’t know I’d be here,” I muttered, keeping my eyes on Leo. “It’s probably just a coincidence.”

“Mmhm.” He smirked. “Too bad he’s too old to pretend to be a student. Guess this is the only way he could stay close.”

He nudged my arm. “You do know how messy this could get, right?”

I glanced at him and smiled sweetly. “Worry more about getting humiliated again. He’s your teacher now. He could make you repeat this class.”

Jaden grinned. “Amazing…”

But Leo’s voice suddenly cut through the room.

“Who’s talking at the back?” His tone was sharp, his eyes narrowed. “I don’t tolerate disrespect in my class.”

He was staring right at us like he didn’t know me at all.

Jaden smirked and leaned back. “Most teachers tolerate it from me so get used to it."

The class fell into a stunned silence. Heads turned toward me.

“Silence,” Leo said sharply. His jaw clenched as he stormed down the aisle toward us, his presence dark and intimidating.

“I don’t care who you are or whose kid you think you are,” he said to Jaden. “Disrupt my class again and I’ll personally make sure you fail.”

Jaden raised an eyebrow. “Wow. Seems like you already hate me. Why?”

“I’d say the same to any student,” Leo snapped. “This is your last warning.”

Jaden leaned toward me, but this time his voice wasn’t low.

“We were both talking,” he said loudly. “Yet only I get threatened. Why? Are you two dating? Is he your mate or something?”

Gasps echoed. All eyes were on us now.

“Tell me, Diane… did he take your virginity that night?” Jaden grinned.

My stomach dropped. My face burned.

“Get out,” Leo barked. “You’re banned from my class for a week.”

Jaden stood, still smirking. “Relax. I was just asking her for a pen.”

“Leave now,” Leo growled, “or I’ll throw you out myself.”

Jaden walked to the door but paused beside Leo.

“I’m Beta’s son. Future Alpha, maybe. You really don’t want me as your enemy.”

He turned back to the class with a cocky grin. “Keep your eyes on the school portal. There’s a new scandal coming.”

He winked at me—and left. I closed my eyes and gripped the desk because I knew what he meant.

He was going to leak something. Maybe pictures. Maybe more.

The rest of the class continued introducing themselves, but I barely heard any of it until

“You.”

Leo pointed at me. “Name. And while you’re at it, tell me the name of the guy I just kicked out.”

“He’s not my boyfriend!” I blurted out as I stood. “My name’s Diane.”

Leo raised an eyebrow. “Not your boyfriend—okay. Your seatmate, then. What’s his name?”

“I… I don’t know,” I lied.

He scoffed, turned away, and muttered, “Class dismissed. See you all tomorrow.”

Then he left without another word.

Leo’s POV

I walked out of that classroom faster than I should’ve.

I’d planned to teach today. Had the lesson outlined in my head. But then I saw her. Diane.

And everything went to hell.

What was she doing here?

How could she, of all people, be in the one class I was assigned to?

That night at the hotel—I left without a word. On purpose because Diane was never supposed to mean anything to me which she defied. The sex wasn't casual. I felt what I had never experienced before.

And now?

Now she’s a threat.

She doesn’t know the truth about me. She doesn't know why I left or what I am and I hope she doesn't.

If she finds out, she’ll destroy everything I’ve worked for especially as a hunters daughter.

Because I’m not just a teacher. I’m not even just a vampire, I’m the vampire prince in disguise. On a mission.

If anyone in this pack finds out who I really am, my head will be on a stake by morning.

They hate vampires. We hate them back.

Especially Alpha Kane—the man who murdered my mother and pretended she never stepped foot in his territory. He blamed it on forest beasts. He lied.

Now, I’m here. In his territory to spy. Also In this school waiting for his daughter who we got information would enrol here

She is Kane's treasure and kept her hidden from the world.

I’m going to kill her once she enrolls in this school because when she dies, he will suffer.

And then, the war he’s always wanted? It begins. So no… I didn’t come here for fun and vibes. I came for revenge. But it seemed my fucking heart can't listen to my brain. 

That passionate night with Diane was something I thought I could shove away from my mind, but now that she is back as my student, I knew I was cooked.

The worst part wasn't that I wanted her, it was that she knew and I just can't deny it. 

"She is a werewolf." I would keep reminding myself but I knew it would take a simple glance to make me vulnerable.

Why was it happening to me? What happened to the walls I built around my heart? The hatred I have for werewolf.

It was still alive but disappears when it is about Diane. When I saw her sitting with Jaden, jealousy coiled in my gut that I had to send him out as punishment. 

How was she even more gorgeous in her school uniform, hair tied up in pony tail looking so innocent and petite. I just want to wrap her in my arms forever.

Fuck!

Worst of all, I had already planned on how to get rid of whatever inappropriate videos or pictures of Diane that Jaden had in possession.

The words he said before leaving the class gave me the hint and now I had made arrangements for that. 

I can't understand myself anymore because why do I care?