All Chapters of PROFESSOR'S PET (M×M): Chapter 41 - Chapter 49

KAI’S POVThe clock on the wall stared me down—4 PM. Evening already, and time was slipping away like it had a personal grudge. I slammed my laptop shut, the sharp thud cutting through the quiet apartment, and I stretched, my muscles popping with a crack that echoed my frustration. My back ached, a deep, gnawing pain from sitting too long, from carrying the weight of too many mistakes. My jaw clenched, irritation burning hot in my chest. I’d let the day bleed away, and Pedro’s summons to the penthouse loomed like a guillotine.My gaze flicked back to the bed, landing on Rodney, still sprawled out, sleeping like the world was his to keep. Four hours—four damn hours—and he hadn’t budged.Did he ever get tired of this? Of clinging to me, of thinking we were more than we were? My heart twisted, a mix of anger and guilt I couldn’t untangle. I needed him gone, now. Pedro must be waiting, and I had to face whatever game he was playing, but Rodney was a chain around my ankle, dragging

KAI’S POV“Will you listen to me if I tell you how I feel about you?” Ethan’s words hung in the air, cold and sharp, piercing straight through my skin like a blade. My heart twisted, a mix of annoyance and something softer I didn’t want to name. I took two steps closer, my body moving on its own, and my hand reached out, caressing his soft, plump cheek. His skin was warm under my fingers, clenching slightly as it flushed pink. I felt a jolt, my pulse quickening, but I pulled back, forcing my voice casual. “You care for coffee?” I asked, stepping away, my hand dropping to my side like it burned.“There’s a coffee shop down there,” I added quickly, pointing in a direction, across the streets.He swallowed hard, his breathing shallow and uneven, and I saw his chest rising and falling too fast. “Are you going to take me with you after the coffee?” he dropped like a bombshell, and I halted on the spot, my body freezing, turning back to face him with wide eyes.“You’re gonna act like you d

KAI’S POV I stood before the towering gates of Pedro’s penthouse, my eyes narrowing at the iron bars stretching into the evening sky. My chest tightened, a familiar mix of dread and resolve settling in my bones. The security guard must’ve known I was coming—he swung the smaller gate open without a word, his face blank. I ignored his half-hearted greeting, brushing past him with quick, heavy steps, my boots crunching on the gravel. I didn’t have time for pleasantries, not with my mind still spinning from Ethan’s tear-streaked face and the weight of my own lies. I reached the main house, my hand pausing on the door handle, fingers gripping the cool metal. Laughter and clattering voices spilled out from inside, loud and carefree, but I knew the second I walked in, it’d all stop. My presence had that effect—like a storm rolling in. I pushed the door open, stepping into the living room, and the air froze. Every head turned, eyes locking onto me, some with curiosity, others with silent

KAI’S POV 5 AM The cold bit at my skin as I rolled out of bed at 5 AM, my body stiff from the chilly night. Pedro’s penthouse sat on the outskirts of town, surrounded by woods—trees and grass stretching into the dark countryside, making the air sharp and unforgiving. I shivered, my feet hitting the icy floor, and forced myself to stand, my breath visible in the dim room. I needed to shake off the cold, shake off the weight of yesterday—Ethan’s tears, Pedro’s games, the camera in my room. My heart thudded, heavy with frustration, as I shuffled to the wardrobe. I yanked it open, the hinges creaking softly, revealing a dusty, barren space. My old bag was there, stuffed with clothes that smelled muddy, untouched for years. I pulled on a sweatshirt and sweatpants, the fabric rough but warm, and stepped out, my boots quiet on the floor. My mind was already racing, itching for something to ground me. I headed down the hallway toward the training ground, craving a solo workout to cl

NEXT MORNINGETHAN'S POVI sat up in bed, my eyes heavy and gritty, like I hadn’t slept at all, last night. The sun sneaked through the shades and curtains, its light sharp and unwelcome, stabbing into my room. My body felt sluggish, while my heart felt heavier, restless and worn out from crying all night. Tears had drained me, left my face raw and my chest hollow, all because of him—Professor Kai. I hated myself for it, for letting him break me like this.Last night was a nightmare I couldn’t shake. If someone had told me I’d run into my own misery, I’d have called it a lie. First, seeing Kai with that guy, same guy he had a thing with in his office, walking so close, like I didn’t exist. Then Kai’s words, his brutal cold and final words. "I HAVE SOMEONE ELSE ." The memory stung me, a fresh wound, and worse, I’d lashed out on me, knocking his phone to the ground, shattering it. Why did I do that? Why did I show him my anger, my beastly side, when that’s not who I am? My hands