My Professor Is My Alpha Mate

Enzo's POV

"What can I help you with?” I asked, trying to retain my professionalism and not let the annoyance get the best of me.

“I feel like we didn’t end things on the proper note and it's completely my fault. I wanted to apologize in a proper way. If you'd let me.”

“It's not necessary,” I said, seconds away from hanging up.

“I know I did you wrong and I'm sorry for that. I shouldn't have spoken to your helpers like that. I wish you would give me a chance to explain myself..."

“I don't need you to explain anything, Bethany.”

“Please, Alpha. Allow to me apologize by treating you to dinner soon. Please say yes...”

Lila's POV

I couldn't get Enzo out of my mind regardless of how hard I tried. I hated that I couldn't stop thinking about him.

I shook my head at the thought and continued studying

Finals were only a few days away and I didn't have the time to wallow over a guy. Especially not a guy who's my professor.

"Did you practice a lot with Professor Enzo?” Becca asked, peering over at me. “Do you feel prepared?”

I thought about it for a moment; I thought about how to answer that question.

“I think so,” I said honestly. “He told me the three components of his examination. Weapon battle, hand battle, and shifting battle. As long as we do all three, then we can pass.”

“That's a relief,” she said with a light laugh. “I can do all those things. At least, I think I can...”

We parted ways shortly after that conversation and I went back to my dorm room.

I left my phone on my bed for most of the day. It was almost the last weekend of the semester, and I was growing more nervous as time moved forward.

Pretty soon, this semester will be over, and I will be on my way to Monstro for the summer.

“I don't like being away from our mate for this long,” Val breathed sadly, bowing her head in defeat. “We should bring him with us or stay with him.”

“This is my dream, Val,” I told her. “I can't just back out of it. Plus, I already promised Cassidy-Ann that I would accompany her. She bought the plane tickets and everything.”

I could feel Val's sadness over the situation, and I didn't blame her. It was going to be hard being away from him for this long.

He hasn't even mentioned the trip to me since finding out about it. I was thinking maybe he just didn't care at all.

My heart was sad, but I suppose it didn't matter.

The next morning, I woke up to a text from Brianna.

“We should go into town tonight and go shopping for your trip!” she said excitedly.

That actually sounded really good. I could use some girl time and Bri had a good eye for fashion. She could help me pick out some really nice clothing for my trip to Monstro.

“That sounds great!” I texted in return. “I'll see if Becca wants to come with us.”

“I'll come to Higala tonight! They have the best boutiques. We can grab some dinner too!”

Later that night, Brianna arrived at the academy.

Becca and Brianna came to my dorm room, excited for a little shopping therapy. I was excited too. We hardly ever got to do something like this, and it would be nice to get my mind off of things. It'll be nice to get my mind off Enzo.

Higala on a Friday night was absolutely perfect.

The lights around the city were perfect; it was swarming with people and music.

We went to different boutiques and picked out a bunch of clothing, a lot of cute summer outfits, and bathing suits.

As we walked on the sidewalks of the busy city, I smelled something absolutely delicious

Val perked up as well and I could feel her excitement.

It had to have been a restaurant with the most delicious food. My stomach was growling at the very thought. I went in the direction of the amazing aroma with Bri on my trail.

I paused as I got to a window of a small restaurant.

I breathed in the amazing scent and heard the howling of my wolf in my mind. She was way too excited for this food.

Once I got a look in the window to see the food that was making my mouth water and my wolf crazy, my heart dropped into my stomach, and I stared in shock.

It wasn't food at all.

It was Professor Enzo.

And he wasn't alone,

Sitting across from him, chuckling and touching his arm, was Bethany.

They were on a date.