My Professor Is My Alpha Mate (Lila) novel Chapter 79

Lila’s POV

“An election? This student committee was my idea,” I said, staring between all the school board’s faces until my eyes landed on Sarah who stared at me with a smug grin.

I could tell that her intentions weren’t pure, and my stomach was forming into a tight knot.

“Yes, but it’s a student committee. Meaning we need to give all students a chance to—”

“Take my role as the leader?” I interrupted; they all looked startled by my stubbornness. I wasn’t typically a stubborn person like this, but I was honestly hurt that it was this easy for them to just replace me.

Sarah folded her arms across her chest.

“I’ve done a lot of wrongs while I’ve been at this school. This gives me the chance to do something good for once,” she said, eyeing me carefully.

That smug look was still in her eyes though. She was pulling their strings. She didn’t care about this committee; she just didn’t want me to have it.

“If I lose, where does that leave me?”

“Worried you’ll lose?” Sarah asked, a grin appearing on her lips.

“No, of course not,” I said in return. “But if I did… what would happen?”

“You can be a regular member, Lila,” Mrs. Laurence said with a kind smile. “Nobody is trying to take the committee away from you. But every student should have the opportunity to be a leader if they wish. That way we are playing fair for all students. I’m creating a signup form in the morning and anyone who wants to take part in the election can feel free to do so.”

I stared at her in disbelief. I was not expecting this.

I glanced over at Sarah once more before sighing in defeat. There was nothing I was going to be able to do or say to get out of this. I was going to have to partake in an election and risk losing the committee.

“Okay,” I finally said. “We will have an election.”

“Great,” Mrs. Laurence said. “You may leave now. That’s all we needed from you, Lila. Thank you for your cooperation.”

…

“Isn’t there anything you can do?” I asked into the phone as I sprawled out on my bed.

My heart felt heavy, and I didn’t have enough strength to sit up. I hung over my bed. clutching my cell phone firmly in my grip, waiting for my father to say something. Anything.

“I’m sorry, Lila Bean. But you know it goes above my head. The school board is in charge of the school. What they say goes.”

“I doubt it’s them saying anything…” I muttered. “It’s probably her father doing this.”

“Even so, it’s out of my hands. But even if I did have a say, I kind of agree with the board that you should have a fair election.”

“But the committee was my idea,” I reminded him.

“This isn’t the Lila that we raised,” my father said, his disappointed tone full in effect which made me feel even guiltier. “We raised someone who gives fair chances to those around her. Someone who doesn’t back down from a fight, but it kind when needed. Regardless of who it is, you treat everybody equally. Do you think the role of leader fell into my lap? I had to work hard to get to where I am today.”

“I know…” I said with a sigh.

“Lila, is everything okay with you?” My father asked concern was now tracing his tone. “You’ve been seeming a little off lately and your mother and I have been worried.”

“I’m fine…” I lied, but I said that a little too quickly.

He was quiet for a moment, assessing my tone no doubt.

“You know you can always talk to us about anything, regardless of what it may be,” my father said. “Even boy issues.”