There was a tiny hitch in his controlled facade, but she felt it like a shockwave. His pupils flared, then narrowed. His jaw clenched, flexing a muscle near his cheek. “Professor Anderson,” the Dean continued, oblivious to the tension between them. “This is Miss Aria Jenkins. One of our most promising scholarship students.” Jason cleared his throat, voice tight. “Yes. I recognize Miss Jenkins from my seminar.” Aria forced herself to stand. Her legs felt like overcooked spaghetti as she accepted the small nod he gave her. “Good morning, Professor,” she said, the word tasting dangerous in her mouth. “It’s… nice to meet you officially.” “Likewise,” he replied, and if she didn’t know better, she might have believed the polite distance. But she had felt that mouth on her skin, heard that same voice growling her name against her neck. Focus, Aria! Hargrove clasped his hands. “So, I’ve decided to assign you a second T.A. for the rest of the school year. Miss Jenkins will
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