My Professor Is My Alpha Mate (Lila) novel Chapter 54

Lila’s POV

“Why are you spending the weekend at the Calypso pack?” Rachel asked from across our dorm as she watched me pack some of my belongings into my weekend bag.

“I told some of the children that I would help them with their combat,” I explained to her.

“And Professor Enzo is okay with that?” She asked, raising her brows.

“It took a little convincing. But eventually, he came around,” I told her.

This much was true.

Enzo was against it at first, but I asked him again the other day if I could go to his pack and train some of the local children and he finally agreed.

Rachel looked questionably at me for a few moments before shrugging and plopping down on her bed.

“Well, I’ll be here. Being bored out of my mind,” she said, grabbing one of her old magazines to flip through.

“I’m sure you’ll be fine,” I chuckled. “I’ll be back in a couple of days.”

I gave her a quick hug before leaving.

…

“I’m so happy that you are here!” Dee said as soon as I walked into the packhouse.

She greeted with me wide open arms and I couldn’t help but laugh as she wrapped me in her tight embrace.

“You have been missed, Lila dear,” she breathed. “Have you eaten? I can make you something delicious.”

“I ate not long ago,” I told her. “Thank you though.”

“Enzo is in his office if you want to say hi,” she said, a knowing smile playing on her lips.

My face warmed and I shook my head.

“I don’t think he wants to see me,” I told her. “It’s okay though. I’d rather just get to one of the guest rooms and get some rest.”

“Of course,” she breathed, running the palm of her hand down my narrow features. “I’ll bring you up some tea in a little bit.”

“Thank you,” I said, hugging her again.

I turned to walk up the stairs, but just as I was about to take that first step, I saw someone at the top of the stairs.

My heart fell deep into my stomach at the sight of her. A smile plays on her lips as she folds her arms across her chest.

“Well, isn’t it funny to see you here,” Bethany said coolly. “I must say, I’m a little surprised. Does your professor know you’ve followed him to his home?”

“He knows I’m here,” I told her, trying to keep my voice even. “I’m training some of the local children tomorrow on combat.”

“Combat?” Bethany said, raising her brows. “You?”

She scanned my body briefly before meeting my eyes.

“Yes,” I answered as I began walking up the stairs. “I’m actually quite good,” I added.

“Oh, I’m sure you are,” she nearly laughed.

I wasn’t going to entertain her with any more than that, so I walked past her and toward my room. I wondered what she was doing here but it wasn’t something I wanted to find out right now.

My heart remained heavy in my chest, and I kept my eyes on the ground as I walked.

“Oh, hello, Lila,” Laura, one of the pack workers, said as I walked by.

“Hello, Laura,” I said in return. “It’s nice to see you again.”

“Lila?” I heard Bethany say from behind me. She sounded shocked for a moment but then came to a realization. “So, it’s true… you’re the same Lila after all.”

“I’m sorry?” I asked. “We’ve met before,” I reminded her.”

“Yes… but I didn’t know you were that Lila.”

What was that supposed to mean?

“Well… anyways. I’ll be staying here for a little while. I hope you don’t mind,” she said coolly, flipping her long hair behind her shoulder.

“Why would I mind? It’s not my packhouse,” I told her, trying not to sound bothered.