My Professor Is My Alpha Mate (Lila) novel Chapter 10

Lila’s POV

Valentine bowed her head to me, a smile playing on her long mouth and her white, razor-sharp, teeth being revealed. She was big and glorious; I had never seen anything like her before. This place was so life-like and incredible as well. I could practically feel the mist of the ocean on my features and the light breeze brushing through my hair.

It felt so freeing as I could finally breathe. There was no pain and there were no anxieties. It was just happiness and love all around me. Most importantly, there was my wolf right in front of my eyes.

“Valentina…” I whispered, running my hand down her soft fur, allowing it to tickle my palms. I had no idea having a wolf would feel like this. I already loved her so much.

“You are so beautiful, Lila. I’m so glad to finally meet you. I’ve been waiting to appear for some time now…” she paused. “But I couldn’t…”

It was surreal; her mouth wasn’t moving when she spoke, but I could hear her words echoing in my mind.

“The wolfbane,” I told her. “It was keeping you locked away.”

I wanted to say more to her; I wanted to spend more time with her. But I felt a cold cloth being draped over my head, taking me away from the warmth of this beach. Darkness began to close around, and my wolf started to disappear. Panic set in and I reached my hand out to grasp for her, but I only got a fist full of air.

“Valentina!” I cried to her.

But it was too late; my eyes opened, and I was gasping for air, sitting up in the infirmary bed. The nurse was standing over me, looking startled.

“I’m sorry, what did you say?” The nurse asked, appearing worried. “You passed out; you were getting warm. I thought you might be getting a fever.”

Tears burned in my eyes.

“She’s gone…” I whispered hoarsely. “She’s gone…”

I couldn’t keep the tears from escaping; soon, they were streaming down my face.

“Oh dear…” she said, narrowing her eyes at me. “Who’s gone? What happened?”

“My…my…” I stammered. I couldn’t even get the words out of my mouth.

I hiccupped as more tears soaked my features. Closing my eyes tightly as I mourned the loss of my wolf. This wasn’t fair… I just got her. Why was she taken from me so soon? What had happened?

“Don’t cry, Lila… I’m not gone. I’m here…” I heard her voice roaming through my mind, echoing as it did before.

My eyes shot open as I looked around the room. I didn’t see her.

“If you close your eyes and envision me… you’ll see me. But you’ll always be able to hear me. Soon, you’ll be able to shift into me. But I must warn you. Your first shift will be incredibly painful. There’s so much for us both to learn.”

“Valentina…” I spoke into my mind; my own words echoing through my head.

I could hear my wolf chuckle.

“You can call me Val if it’s easier. I’m so glad to finally be here. I can see the world through your eyes. I can experience everything you experience.”

My heart was beating heavily in my chest. I wasn’t sure I could contain it. I had a wolf; I finally had a wolf.

“Lila?” The nurse said, still staring at me with concern. “Are you okay?”

“Yes,” I answer right away. “I’m more than okay. I finally have my wolf.”

She looked shocked by the news; covering her mouth with her hands as she gasped.

“What? Are you sure?”

“Yes!” I said, tears falling from my eyes. This time, they were tears of pure happiness and bliss. My heart was so overjoyed.