Mated to Her Alpha Instructor (Eileen and Regis) novel Chapter 146

Regis

When I spoke, my voice carried to every corner of the quad–clear, unmistakable, final:

“Let me make this very clear. I let my eyes shift fully gold, let them see exactly what stood before them. “Eileen Wylde is my mate. My bonded partner. The

child she carries is mine.”

The silence that followed was absolute.

Shock rippled through the crowd like a shockwave. Jaws dropped. Eyes went wide. Someone made a strangled, disbelieving sound.

Only Mira didn’t look surprised–she was grinning through tears, one hand pressed to her mouth.

And if any of you,” I continued, each word deliberate as a blade, “ever speak her name with disrespect again–if you touch her, threaten her, or cause her even a moment of distress–you will learn exactly why my family has held the Alpha seat for three hundred years.”

That woman made a choked sound but said nothing.

My gaze found Derek. He’d gone from gray to green, and I could smell his fear–sharp, acrid, laced with guilt.

“You,” I said quietly. “Derek Ashford.”

He flinched.

You were the one who kept harassing my mate, and the instigator behind this absurd slander.” I took a step closer, letting the weight of my aura crush the air between us. “Open your mouth, Derek–before I rip the truth out of you.”

‘I–I didn’t–it wasn’t- He was babbling now. “I just needed to–she was there and I thought-

‘He cornered me, Eileen said, voice muffled against my chest but clear enough. “Locked the door. Grabbed me when I tried to get away

Valdor surged. I let him–let my lips peel back from teeth that were suddenly too sharp, lèt a growl roll from my chest that made Derek stumble backward.

‘You put your hands on her.‘

“It wasn’t like that–I swear–she’s been- Panic made him stupid. “Everyone knows she wanted–1 thought she was trying to get my attention because you

were-

“Stop talking,” I said flatly, “before I lose control.”

He shut up.

I turned to that woman. “And you. You gathered a mob to attack my pregnant mate. You put my child in danger.”

“I didn’t know- Her voice cracked. She never said-

“Step back, I interrupted, cold and absolute. “Now.”

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Chapter 146

She stepped back.

Everyone did.

I adjusted Eileen in my arms, making sure she was secure-

Alpha Vane.”

The voice was controlled, professional, but carried an undercurrent of shock. I turned to see Professor Ward approaching from the main building, her expression carefully neutral but her eyes wide as she took in the scene.

The dispersing crowd. Celeste’s tear–stained face. Derek’s terror. Me, holding Eileen like she was made of glass.

Her gaze lingered on Eileen’s face, then dropped briefly to where my arm wrapped protectively around her middle. I saw the exact moment she understood- saw the flash of surprise, quickly masked.

“Professor Ward,” I said evenly. “I need to take Eileen home. I won’t be teaching this afternoon.”

It wasn’t a request.

She studied me for a long moment, her shock giving way to something softer. When she finally spoke, her voice was measured, professional–a teacher’s composure holding despite obvious surprise.

“Of course, Alpha Vane.” She paused, then added more quietly: “Take care of her. The Academy will… address what happened here.”

A promise, carefully worded.

“Thank you,” I said, and meant it.

Then I turned and walked away, Eileen cradled against my chest, Mira falling into step beside us without a word.

Behind us, the quad remained silent as a grave.

By the time we reached the gates, Mira had caught up. She stopped at the edge of the path, eyes red–rimmed but fierce.

“I should head back. Someone needs to get your communicator.” She looked at Eileen, her voice softening. And make sure people get the story straight.”

‘Mira- Eileen’s voice caught. She reached one hand toward her friend. “Thank you. For standing in front of me.”

Mira grabbed her hand, squeezing hard. “You’re not alone anymore, Remember that.”

Eileen nodded, tears spilling over.

Mira looked at me. “Alpha Vane. If you need testimony about what happened–what Derek did, what Celeste did–1 saw everything.”

‘Noted,” I said quietly. “Thank you.”

She nodded once, then jogged back toward campus.

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1 carried Eileen to the waiting carriage and settled her carefully on the cushioned seat. She looked hollowed out–like she was still processing what had just

happened.

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