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The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 12a
**** Kelton ****As soon as I walked in the classroom, I caught her delectable scent. I tried to ignore it as best as I could. Not because I didnโt want her. I did. Desperately. But because I was in a room full of students, and I had a job to do. I couldnโt just march up to my mate and kiss her senseless. Sheโd probably slap me. Then Iโd get fired. I was actually OK with both of those outcomes, except that I did not want to frighten her or force myself on her.Already I felt things for her I didnโt think were possible. This young woman was made for me. It was a struggle to concentrate. And I didnโt even know her yet. My whole being unraveled at the thought of her. My mind was racing.My wolf, Knight, was beyond ecstatic. Iโd had to block him brieflyโฆ not something I like to do. But his furious need to be with her, to claim her, was testing my control on a cellular level. I felt as if Iโd self-combust at any second. Finally, after damn near forty years, Iโd found my goddess given fated
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-03The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 12b
2pm came and went. Perhaps my clock was brokenโฆPerhaps Iโd already screwed this up.Perhaps she has a class at this time.I looked her up in the system. Nope, no class at this time.For the first time in my entire life someone stood me up. Iโm not talking about a woman. I hadnโt been on any dates since Darla. And even then, we werenโt really dating. We were fu.king, a friends with benefits kind of gig. Until I accidentally knocked her up. Then we were suddenly a couple with responsibilities.As an Alpha, half my life was spent in meetings. Usually, people wait anxiously for me. I quickly learned the outer signs of anxiety or nervousness. Sweaty palms, sweaty brows, fidgeting fingers, eyes constantly flicking around, difficulty looking me in the eye. Etc.For the first time in my life, however, I clearly recognized those signs in myself. It was me sitting there watching the clock tick up to, and past, 2pm. Iโd also recognized my mate displaying each and every one of those sighs during
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-03The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 13a
**** Lara ****By the time 6:30 pm rolled around, I was absolutely trembling with nerves. I kept vacillating wildly between dirty thoughts and frightened thoughts. Though the paranoid fear had reduced significantly, it hadnโt yet completely abated.This is a terrible idea; I canโt believe Iโm doing thisโฆ.Heโs probably taking us somewhere away from the college to murder usโฆ.I hope he kisses me firstโฆ.So on and so on, my idiotic thoughts went until I finally saw his car.A fancy red convertible. Iโm not sure what I expected, but somehow it wasnโt that. So much for inconspicuousness. Everyone on campus will see me getting into that thing. Itโll take ten seconds for his female fan club to figure out that that car is his. From there theyโll be able to track him to where he lives. Heโll stand out, weโll stand out, in that thing everywhere we go. Not that my purple jeep is particularly inconspicuous either now that I thought about it. There are a ton of jeeps around campus but none in my
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-12The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 13b
After twenty more minutes of winding through the picturesque hills, we arrived at a beautiful brew pub restaurant situated on the bank of a small river. An old mill converted with a very modern looking restaurant attached. It felt welcoming, homey, and fancy all at the same time.On the way in, we walked past a group of older ladies who were exiting the establishment. Thanks to my superior werewolf hearing, I heard one say, โOh, itโs sweet that they are having a daddy daughter date. Family is so important.โHer friend, I assumed, replied, โI think heโs her sugar daddy, not her father, Maria. Judging by the way heโs staring at her body.โAfter the resulting gasps, I tuned them out.Thatโs what everyone would think, wouldnโt they? Shockingly, that old lady hadnโt sounded nearly as judgmental as Iโd expected. Perhaps everyone wouldnโt be so open-minded about our age gap.Who cares what everyone else thinks, Maya huffed.She was right. We were both legal adults and chose each other of our
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-12The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 14a
We left the restaurant holding hands. I couldnโt keep the ridiculous, giddy grin off my face as we walked to the car. How did I get so lucky? It was fully dark outside now. The clear night sky twinkled with pinprick stars.When he opened the car door for me, I practically swooned at the old-fashioned gesture. It was such a little and inconsequential thing, but to me, it meant the world. It meant he was looking out for my needs, even tiny things that I could easily handle myself. Stupid, I know. Millions of women would probably think that kind of mindset would set feminism back a hundred years. It wasnโt about what I could do for myself, or what I should do for myselfโฆ For me, it was just that fact that he was there for me, instinctively. I felt like no one had ever been there for me, in even the most minor ways like that. Even my dad. I knew he loved me, but he always seemed so careful not to be too affectionate in front of my mother and brother, like he knew it would stir them up. He
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-12The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 14b
The next morning when I woke, Kelton was snuggled beside me. Now that the shock had abated, I had time to think. What was that thing? Where did it come from? What did it want? Those were my first thoughts, followed rapidly by how ashamed I was at how poorly I had reacted. I hadnโt even tried to fight. I just stood there. I didnโt even have the strength or mental acuity to scream. I thought I was tougher than that. Until that moment, I thought the saying โfrozen with fearโ was just a saying. Who wouldnโt fight back? Who wouldnโt run? But now that saying made perfect sense. That is exactly how I felt. Like my body was frozen completely.Not only did Kelton get lumped with a baby mate, but he got a useless one too. All my childhood insecurities flooded me. Unwanted. Pathetic. Parasite. Suddenly, it was difficult to breathe.โWhatโs wrong?โ Kelton shot to a sitting position, tucking me behind him automatically while scanning the room. When he realized there was nothing, and no one, in the
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-12The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 14c
We might as well get this conversation over with. I still struggled to believe he, or his pack, would accept a wolf rejected by her own pack. In werewolf society, rogues are wolves that have been cast out of a pack. Thereโs a lot of stigma attached to that status. People assume there must be something wrong with you, or that you did something awful to get banished. But thatโs not always the case. Some people were mistreated and had no other choice. The problem is that rogue wolves sometimes turn feral and, out of anger, jealousy, revenge, or desperation, they attack packs. Most packs tend to assume rogues are a threat. I was still worried that my status would be a problem.He sighed heavily, and I knew Iโd hit the right note.โI know youโre not a rogue,โ he said. We had discussed it a little before, but not in detail. I still donโt know what my father told him, but thatโs not the point. The point isโฆโAnother werewolf might think I am though. I donโt have a pack link anymore.โYou are
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-12The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 15a
pter 15a1156 words***Kelton***As our kiss ended, I couldnโt help but feel a rush of warmth in my heart at the sight of the blush on Laraโs cheeks and the smile on her face. Knight urged me to tell her how much we loved her, but I knew it was too soon. I didnโt want to scare her off. However, the truth was undeniable - we were both hopelessly in love with her. It took every ounce of my self-control to remain calm and confident around her, when deep down I was petrified sheโd bolt.My stomach rumbled, reminding me that the cereal we ate earlier wasnโt enough to satisfy two ravenously hungry and horny wolves.โWhile I could live off your scent alone, I think itโs time I feed you, my darling.โ I rubbed her hips lightly .โWhat do I smell like?โ she asked, furrowing her brow in confusion or perhaps skepticism.โHmm,โ I hummed. I inhaled deeply, savoring the sweet and fruity fragrance that radiated from her skin. As I leaned in, I felt her shudder, likely feeling the vibrations in my che
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The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 37
Kelton stands frozen, but his eyes betray him. They speak volumesโregret, shame, and, strangely enough, fear. That canโt be right, can it? Fear. Shame. Regret. None of it fits the man I know.Reach into the bond. Mayaโs voice cuts through my spiraling thoughts, sharp with irritation. My head throbs faintly from the force of her emotion, but I sense her frustration isnโt aimed at Kelton. Itโs me. What did I do? The knot in my chest tightens, confusion twisting into hurt. Relationships are hard.Still, I obey. I close my eyes and focus, reaching inward for the bond that connects us. Itโs difficult to describeโlike chasing a glowing thread, spun from golden, wispy light. Itโs intangible, impossible to truly grasp, but in my mind, I see it clearly. This thread, delicate yet unbreakable, ties our souls together. Pure magic. When I find it, I feel it, and somehow, I follow it.Outwardly, Kelton remains a picture of perfect composure: calm, controlled, and utterly unreadable. Usually. But th
The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 36
And just like that the spell Iโd been under for the last few months broke. It felt like all the self-confidence Iโd built crumbled like a house of cards.He was just like my dad, my brother, and my mother: fickle, casually cruel.Before I even realized I was moving, Iโd slammed the door behind me. The sound echoed in the quiet hallway, louder than expected. I didnโt stop to see if Kelton had followedโ I couldnโt. My chest felt tight, my thoughts a chaotic mess of disbelief and hurt.How could he say that?Give him a chance, Maya stated.Youโre supposed to be on my side! Maya had always been more adventurous and more extroverted than me, but we were still a pair. Our souls were joined. Not in the same way as the mate bond.My breath hitched in my throat as I wandered. It felt like I was choking on his words, on Mayaโs betrayal, on my lack of oxygen. Everything.Lara, Mayaโs voice was both scolding and hurt. I couldnโt deal with her emotional blackmail. I blocked her out, just like I bl
The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 35
*** Lara ***Finally, everyone filed out of Tonyโs office. โHattie, would you lead Lara to our room for me, please?โMy heart rate kicked up. Kelton usually called me darling. Was he distancing himself from me for his sonโs sake? I mean, that made sense, we didnโt want to rub our bond in his face, but it still hurt.No, stop it, Lara. You are letting your ingrained insecurities rule you again.Kelton pulled me close and dropped a sweet kiss on my forehead, โI'll be right behind you, Darling.โ Oh good, I was darling again. โI just want a quick word with my boy.โAwww, his boy. This man was so sweet. Even if said boy was a grown up man.โOf course.โ Some time and space to set my head straight was a good idea anyway. I couldnโt keep reading into things and panicking like I had been all day today. Iโd give myself a damn aneurysm.With the way you grew up, itโs understandable that youโre worried, Lara. Things have been going so wonderfully with Kelton that youโre paranoid something will go
The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 34b
Once Iโd apologized to Tony for how I treated him, though not quite as many times as heโd apologized to me, the awkward tension in the room began to abate โ slightly. There was still so much to unpack but it definitely felt like the worst was over. I no longer felt like I was single handedly responsible for destroying every one of Tonyโs relationships.Finally, Kelton, who had been quiet for most of the meeting, spoke again. I had to give the man credit for his self control. Most mates would have interjected if their mate was facing off with an alpha, especially a perceived rival.Maturity for the win, Maya happily sighed.โI think weโve accomplished a lot here tonight. It was hard for all of us, Iโm sure. Anthony, Iโm sorry Tony, I am still getting used to your name change. Youโve always been Anthony to me. Iโm trying to respect your wishes. Old habits are hard to break. I wish we could have figured this mess out somewhere neutral, so we could have avoided the incident in the rec roo
The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 34a
*** Lara ***โWho would like to speak first?โ Kelton asked, his voice a mask of calm. Yet, I could feel a palpable tension vibrating through our bondโa tension he surely felt from me as well.After a brief pause, it was evident that no one would voluntarily answer his question as the silence persisted. Every word I had uttered in the past half-hour seemed so incorrect, overly confrontational, overly defensive. I was determined to remain silent for now. In fact, I avoided even making eye contact with anyone, which explained my intense interest in the wood grain patterns of his desk. I doubted I could bear seeing any disapproval in any one of their expressions.โYou said your mate was a slut and an omega,โ Kilani growled, as if she just remembered it.Oh, hell no!โThatโs how you described me?โ I snapped, anger blazing in my eyes, finally looking straight at him. What a mega bastard. Damn it, so much for keeping my mouth shut.โI was angry and embarrassed about the rejection. I know tha
The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 33
*** Tony ***F@ck, itโs her. A few months ago I would not have thought it possible to die from anxiety and happiness simultaneously, but for the second time in less than six months I thought my heart might literally explode.She found me.My mate.For the last few months, Iโd fallen asleep every night swamped with chaotic mixed feelings. Prominent among them was regret. The mental image of that goddess as she moved on the dance floor, completely content to be alone, was burned into my brain. Unlike every other woman Iโve ever come across, she wasnโt trying to capture my attention, the alphaโs attention. I knew I was decent looking. I was also the strongest in my pack. But I wasnโt naive enough to think it was those qualities women wanted me for. In my experience, it was about my money and position rather than me. No, my goddess of a mate was effortlessly appealing. And since I'd never seen her before and she hadnโt even spotted me yet, she had no idea who I was. She wasnโt here lookin
The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 32b
Suddenly, two strong arms whipped around my waist and yanked me off the man I was still straddling, cowgirl style . Way to layer on that guilt. I squealed a little at the shock - yes, again - all flailing limbs, until I registered the tingles of the mate bond.Kelton.Sighing, I relaxed into his arms. His presence helped to cool my firing nerves and racing thoughts.โDarling. Love, are you alright?โ His breathing rapid, his eyes quickly scanned my body for nonexistent injuries.โWhat the hell happened?โ He growled that last bit to the room at large, but to no-one in particular, giving me a glimpse of the deadly alpha of legend. Iโd never seen that side of him before. Frankly, scary Kelton was just as much a turn on as sweet Kelton.Itโs poor timing, but itโs not wrong that you want to tear his clothes off, Maya hummed.I ignored that.For what felt like a few long minutes, no one spoke.โLove? Darling? What the hell are you talking about. Get your fucking hands off my mate! Dad.โโIโm
The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 32a
*** Lara ***One moment I was laughing at Charlieโs stories, and the next, a man dashed towards me and swept me into his arms. He moved so swiftly it was almost as if he teleported. Following an embarrassing involuntary squeal, I found myself breathless, and utterly bewildered.โYou came back?โ His voice sounded breathless and pleased, his gray eyes sparkled. People werenโt usually glad to see me, at least not until recently. Why was he glad to see me? That alone was hella suspicious.It took a moment for the shock to subside enough to realize that this was not my perfect, amazing Kelton. The hands gripping my upper arms were not his possessive, sexy as sin, ones. My Kelton could be rough, in a way that I enjoyed, but this was not the kind of toe curling domination that my mate was an expert in. Nope. This was completely wrong. This was someone else. Not just anyone though. This was my first mate.He was also holding on to my upper arms as if I might flee. Why was he touching me? Maya
The Professor's Second Chance Mateย ย ย Chapter 31b
Because, what?โฆ You can protect her.โฆ Sheโs your problem now.Bodie swears this shadow monster thing, as my Lara likes to call it, has never bothered her before.โHe stressed to keep her close, help her feel safe, said heโll explain it when he gets here,โ I answered.โI always knew he was hiding something where she was concerned. Never made sense why they turned on her like they did. Could never figure it out though.โ Keith mused, likely thinking of the few times he, Hattie, and Charlie visited them. โWhat are you thinking?โ Keith demands, his gaze boring into mine.Damn, he knows me too well.โI think,โ I pause a second, unsure how best to word this, โit seems there might be something within her that sheโs unaware of. Itโs as if she possesses some dormant witchcraft abilities herself, yet I sense thereโs something deeper. Otherwise, Bodie would have simply informed me over the phoneโno need for such secretive measures including a personal visit here with his whole family.โCuriously
