My Professor Is My Alpha Mate (Lila) novel Chapter 125

Lila’s POV

“I’m leaving now,” I said to Enzo as I stood at the entrance of his bedroom door.

He was seated at the desk, typing something into his laptop, and without looking up at me, he said, “Be safe.”

My heart was heavy as I left the suite.

We haven’t really talked since this morning. It felt like everything I wanted to say to him was on the tip of my tongue, but it wouldn’t come out. I wanted to ask him what this relationship between us was.

One minute he was sweet to me, and we were having this incredible sex, and the next thing he was being cold and distant. Not wanting to talk to me or talk about what we were becoming.

Val was so certain that he truly loved us and wanted to be with us as our mates. But I wasn’t so sure about that now.

I know that if word got back to those in Higala and Elysium that it could be incredibly bad. He could lose his job and I could be expelled from the school. It would ruin his reputation for pursuing a student and he wouldn’t make a top-ranked Alpha.

But we weren’t at home; we were on the other side of the world where nobody knew us.

I thought we could at least pretend to be a couple for the time that we are here. But knowing he wants to keep it even more secret, meaning not leaving the bedroom, makes me think that maybe this was about sex.

My heart ached at the very thought of my mate only using me for sex.

I was a virgin up until yesterday.

I accidentally gave Enzo my first kiss and then I purposely gave him my virginity.

What was wrong with me?

Was I that desperate for his attention?

“You made it!” Em said as soon as she saw me approaching.

There was a large stage set up in the giant green field outside of the academy with hanging lights surrounding the entire area. They had chairs and food set up as well. It was growing crowded with eager students; some of whom I recognized from the art signing.

Em was with a few others; one girl had long blonde hair and bangs that covered her eyes. The other girl had short black hair; not as short as Em’s, but it rested just above her shoulders. All their styles were very similar as well with their ripped black pants and their tight blouses.

Not to mention their jewelry and face piercings.

Em was wearing an even smaller top and ripped black shorts, which revealed more of her skin. It was at that moment I saw all the tattoos on her body. They were colorful designs and gorgeous. They complimented her beautifully.

“I designed them myself,” Em mentioned once she noticed me taking in her appearance. “My friend Tony did them. He doesn’t go to this school, but he’s part of my pack.”

“They are really cool,” I said to her.

I felt a little out of place with my own basic style. I wore a black dress that hung loosely off my body and rested just above my knees. My hair was left down and fell lazily around my shoulders. I didn’t have any piercings other than my ears, and I had no tattoos.

I wasn’t as edgy, but Em didn’t seem to mind.

There were a couple of guys with them as well. They also looked a little edgy, but they were also built like jocks.

“Let me introduce you to my friends!” She said, grabbing onto my arm and pulling me towards the group. “Everybody, this is my new friend, Lila…” She said with a bright smile. “Lila, this is everybody.”

“I’m Veronica,” the girl with the long blond hair said. “But everyone calls me Vee.”

“It’s nice to meet you, Vee,” I said in return.

“I’m Rachel,” the girl with the black hair said. “This is my brother, Ryan,” she added, pointing to one of the guys that stood with them.

He gave me a half wave and I gave him a smile in return.

The other guy that was with them said nothing; in fact, he looked more annoyed than anything. I wasn’t sure if I did or said something that might have upset him. But there wasn’t anything I could think of that I did.

“Don’t be an asshole, Matty,” Em scolded with an eye roll. “That’s our friend, Mathew. But we call him Matty. He can be a dick. But we keep him around anyways.”

“Got it,” I said, trying not to feel too awkward. “It’s nice to meet you, Matty.”

He said nothing; he turned away and started walking toward the stage.