Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien) novel Chapter 177

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Matt POV

I was beyond shocked when I saw Tulip as herbology professor. But it took me only a few seconds to realize her intentions. If she thought she was going to stay close to me and be able to arm–twist me into going back to her, then she was in for a rude awakening. My beast growled the moment he sensed her presence near Tam. It was like he wanted to challenge her into a fight, kill her and shred her into pieces. I had to exercise great control over Torben to stop him.

And then I did what I wanted to do for a long time. I sat right beside Tammy to show Tulip I belonged to my mate. And she could go to hell. Fucking bitch.

She asked me to come to her office. I wasn’t anticipating that move, but I had to follow her orders because she was my fucking professor. How the hell did she even get here as a prof?

Tulip strode away from there like a woman on mission. I gritted my teeth and looked at Tam who was watching Tulip. She seemed… flustered? No. My mate bond said otherwise. The look on her face was akin to… jealousy. Veles! My bear preened inside me. ‘She wants us, he purred. ‘Our mate wants us!‘

I couldn’t help grinning from ear to ear. “If you like I won’t go to meet her,” I said to Tam.

She jerked her head to look at me. “What? Hell no! You can go wherever you like. Not that I care!” Saying that, she turned and stormed off.

I sighed as I watched her swaying her hips with vengeance as she stormed out of there. We had an hour’s break after which we had the art class. I wondered what she was drawing these days.

Tulip’s office was on the second floor of the admin building. It was a small cubicle for which I was thankful. She whipped her head to see me as soon as I opened the door of the office, and continued to watch me until I reached her cube. Narrowing my eyes, I growled, “What do you want?”

It looked like she was waiting for me. She crossed her legs, relaxing on her chair. “You were extremely rude to me in the class.”

“You can fucking report me,” I snapped.

She chuckled. “No, I am not going to report you, Matt. I have come here to drill sense into stupid that brain of yours.” Someone passed by and she smiled at him. Then she lowered her voice. She hissed, “Tamara is too young for you. I am your age and you should accept me. Can’t you see the two of you are just incompatible? She hasn’t seen the world! She doesn’t know anything about your needs. You are an alpha bear, and only I can fulfill your needs. Not Tamara!”

I wanted to strangle her throat, but then I recalled the treaty between humans and us super–naturals. So I closed my eyes to calm myself. I opened them again only to see her smiling, like I agreed with her. “Professor Tulip, you should know harassing a student for sexual favors is forbidden, illegal. It will not only make you a felon, it will strip your title as a professor forever. So-” I leaned in slightly, my fangs slipping out. “If you ever say Tam’s name from that filthy mouth of yours, I’ll fucking make sure you become a rogue. You will receive punishment beyond imagination!”

She glared at me as her chest rose and fell. “Don’t you fucking intimidate me, Matt. I’ll make your life a living hell. This is not Everflame pack where you can order me or threaten me around. This is the human world and we live here by human laws. So watch your back, and if you don’t do what I say, you will find yourself in prison, not me.”

My hands curled into my fists. “Stop dreaming. I will never be yours!” Saying that, I stormed out of the office without sparing a glance to her. Fucking hell. I had to keep a watch on this bitch and also on boys who were attracted to Tammy like moths to flame.

group of boys and girls. Boys mostly.

It didn’t take me much time to locate her. She was in the cafeteria, surrounded by “Hey, let’s exchange our numbers,” James said with a smile, his dimple showing. Tammy was looking anxious, chewing her lower lip. As soon as our eyes met, she visibly relaxed. She immediately averted her gaze and lowered it to her tray where she hadn’t touched her food. As I approached her, she grew all the more flustered. i loved how she squirmed in her place under my intense gaze. A blush dusted her cheeks. It was impossible to stay away from her. So I placed my bag beside her and sat down. Brushing her cheek, I addressed James, “I can give my number.” James‘ eyes widened when he saw me. “Not necessary!” he sneered.

“Oh, you can take my number!” Tammy said, much to my irritation. I knew it was only to annoy me. Baby girl, you could do that. I was all in. She gave her number to Jame

Successfully unlocked!

“Are you two dating?” asked a girl who was only appea fluttered her eyelashes at me. “We can hook up sometime, you know?” She gave me a suggestive smile..