My Professor Is My Alpha Mate (Lila) novel Chapter 161

Lila’s POV

“You’re staying?” Enzo asked, raising his brows. “Are you sure that’s wise? You barely know him.”

“They are mates,” I shrugged. “She knows all she needs to know. They are destined for one another.”

Enzo gave me a look before looking at Connie.

“She’s right. I love him. I can’t deny it. I want to be with my mate. So, yes. I’m staying.”

“I’m so happy you decided not to reject him!” I cooed. “You are going to have such a nice life with your mate.”

I was a bit envious honestly, but I wasn’t going to say that out loud.

Enzo gave me another look, but he didn’t say anything either.

I went back to my room to finish packing while Enzo and Connie talked things over. She’s been his best friend since childhood, so I figured they’d want a little bit of privacy on their last day together.

When I got back into my room, I grabbed my phone to check my messages and saw that Brianna had texted me.

“Oh, my goddess!! We have so much to catch up on! I can’t wait to hear about your trip! See you soon. XOXO!”

I smiled at the phone.

Brianna had found her mate; I wondered if she was going to take him to the airport. He’s part of Uncle Don’s gamma army. She’s been so excited and from the sounds of her texts these last few weeks, she’s very smitten.

I just hope she doesn’t have to experience what I’m experiencing.

A mate that doesn’t want her back.

“What do you mean he doesn’t want us?” Val, who has been oddly quiet until that moment, chimed in. “He spent weeks having sex with you! Must I remind you of that hot date?”

“No, you don’t need to remind me of anything. We only went on that date because Connie and Tyler bailed,” I shrugged.

“What about the sex?” Val purred. “The theatre…”

“It was our last time together,” I said quickly, stopping her before she said anything more. “When I graduate, he’s going to reject us. We have to get used to the idea now, Val.”

Her head lowered in my mind’s eye, and I knew I hurt her feelings. I hated that feeling and I wanted to apologize, but she recoiled away, not wanting to hear another word.

…

“Welcome home, Lila!!!” Brianna cooed as she threw her arms around me, pulling me in for a large hug. “I’m so excited that you are back!!”

“I’ve missed you so much,” I said in return, chuckling as I hugged her back.

My mom was next to grab me and hug me.

“Oh, Lila Bean. It hasn’t been the same without you! I’m so happy you are home safe.”

“I can’t wait to hear about everything I missed,” I said with a smile.

“Let’s get you home! We are having a little get-together tonight to welcome you home,” my mom explained.

“You are invited as well, Enzo,” my father said, patting him on the back. “Thank you for taking care of my little girl. l owe you big time.”

“I was happy to help. It was nice to get away for a bit. But I guess it’s time to get back to reality.”

Enzo and my father started walking off, talking.

Bri draped her arm through mine, and I rested my head on her shoulder as we walked toward the exit of the airport.

Cassidy-Ann took an earlier flight because she needed to deal with Scott and fix her art gallery. I made a mental note to check in on Scott later, but for right now, I just wanted to get home to the comfort of the Nova Pack.

“So, where’s your mate?” I asked once no one else was in earshot.

“You’ll meet him at your packhouse. He stayed behind to help set up the party,” Bri said with a broad smile. “My Uncle Don and my mom are there as well. I think he just wants to get on their good side.”

“Is he on their bad side?” I asked, lifting my head to look at her.

She laughed.

“Oh, goddess no. He’s my mate; they couldn’t hate him. Actually, they respect him a lot.”

“That’s really good to hear, Bri,” I said in return. “I can’t wait to meet him.”

The five of us got into my dad’s car and we drove about 30 minutes until we reached Elysium. Soon after, we reached the Nova Packhouse.

As it came into view, I couldn’t help but smile.