One Night With My Alpha Professor
Even though the forest was cool as we entered the line of trees, where a wide trail had been well-manicured by Claudia’s groundskeepers, my face remained hot and flushed.
I couldn’t bear the silence anymore.
“So,” I began, desperate to break the tension, “how do you know Claudia so well? You seem very familiar with her home.”
Edwin’s jaw tightened, a muscle twitching slightly under his skin. “As I said, we’re family friends. Nothing more.”
Something about the way he said that gave me pause. I sensed that there had to be more to the story, but I didn’t press the matter. Instead, I asked, “And Fiona? Who is she exactly?”