My Professor Is My Alpha Mate

Lila's POV

I was able to get through class without any other issues containing my powers, but I couldn't help but think about Enzo’s whereabouts the entire time. Even Becca could tell I was distracted because she was able to get a few attacks in.

"Are you okay?" She asked, eyeing me carefully. “Are you worried about Sarah?”

"A little,” I lied. "I just don't want her to think I'm dangerous.”

Becca went to say something, but we were interrupted by Professor Connie behind us.

“You must be Lila. I've heard a lot about you. I look forward to getting to know you a little better,” she said with a fond smile.

I frowned and stared back at her.

“I thought you were only here for a few days,” I say, trying not to sound too rude but I couldn't help myself.

“I'm not really sure how long I'll be here for,” she admitted. “He didn't really specify. But I was told you are one of the best combat students. I'm eager to see what you can really do.”

"I appreciate that,” I said in return. I paused for a moment as I stared around her face. “Do you happen to know where Professor Enzo is? It's odd that he took off without a word to his students.” She frowned and shook her head.

“Family issues from my understanding,” she explained with a shrug. “It sounded urgent when he called me on the phone though. He asked if I could take over the class for the time being but didn't really specify much more.”

A knot formed in my stomach, and I suddenly wasn't feeling so well.

He called her? Who was this woman to him?

“Thank you,” I said to her, forcing a smile on my lips as I turned away. “I should be going.”

Enzo's POV

“You haven't left my side in over 24 hours, darling,” my mother said, peering up at me from her hospital bed. “You look exhausted. You should go home and get some rest.”

“I'm fine,” I told her, shaking my head. “Not until you are back on your feet.”

“That could take a while; I don't heal as quickly anymore. Besides, I'm already feeling stronger than I did yesterday,” she assured me. “Don’t you have a job to do? You're not just an Alpha, you're also a professor.”

“I asked a friend to take care of the class for me until I return,” I explained.

This was true; I called Connie, a friend of mine, yesterday and asked if she could substitute for me. As long as the class is being taught, it's not like anyone would notice my absence.

“Are sure nobody would notice your absence?” Max teased. “You can't think of one person who would care. Perhaps someone you ditched the day prior without saying a word too?”

Per usual, I chose to ignore my wolf.

I wasn't going to think about Lila right now. I couldn't.

"What is it?” My mother asked, raising her brows at my expression. She always knew how to read me well. “Something is bothering you.” That wasn't a question.

“I'm fine,” I assured her, kissing her gently on the forehead. “I just wish you would let me protect you and come home with me to my pack. I can keep you safe.”

“I can't just abandon the others, Enzo,” she breathed. “They need me, and I need them. They are my family too.”

It pained me to hear those words from my mother, but I understood. As long as my father's men were out there, hunting for Volanas, my mother and the others weren't safe.

Years ago, my mother, a Volana wolf, had taken medication to get rid of her abilities. Same with those who live with her in the rogue territory. She feared my father so much that she was willing to take away a part of herself to hide from him.

These men are dangerous when it comes to Volanas and as long as they are around, Volana wolves aren't safe.

Lila isn't safe.

I couldn't be with Lila knowing the danger I would bring to her life. These men are constantly watching my every move.

If they knew that Lila was a Volana, it'll be her in this hospital bed next.

Or worse.

Now that Lila had her wolf, her Volana scent was going to become more evident. I didn't have the time to waste. She needed to stay as invisible as possible.

Not only would having her as a mate cause me to be distracted from completing my duties, but I would bring her a world of danger.

That was something I wasn't willing to risk.

I stood from my mother’s bedside. My mind was officially made up.

She narrowed her eyes at me, confused by my expression, I'm sure.

"What is it?” She asked, furrowing her brows together.

“I'll be back tomorrow,” I told her. “I'm going to return home for the night.”

I said my goodnights before leaving; I needed to return to the academy and find Lila.

I needed to officially reject her.