Mated to Her Alpha Instructor (Eileen and Regis) novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149

1 looked up at Regis, feeling tears prick my eyes–but they weren’t tears of fear this time. Because they’ll have two people who love them unconditionally from the moment they’re born. No matter what. That’s what they’ll grow up knowing.”

Through the bond, I felt it–a wave of emotion so powerful it nearly stole my breath. Not pity. Something deeper, rawer. Awe, almost, mixed with fierce

pride.

He cupped my face with both hands, his touch achingly gentle. When he spoke, his voice was rough with feeling. “You’re already everything this child needs.” His thumbs brushed away the tears on my cheeks. And far more than I ever deserved.”

I kissed him then, trying to pour everything I couldn’t articulate into that contact.

His arms came around me, solid and safe, and for the rest of the ride home I let myself be held.

Regis

She fell asleep almost immediately once we got home, curling onto her side with the wooden wolf clutched against her chest like a talisman. I pulled the blanket over her shoulders and sat on the edge of the bed, watching until her breathing deepened and evened out.

Then I allowed myself to leave, heading down to my study and closing the door quietly behind me.

Kieran, I reached out through the mind link.

His response came immediately. About time. I’ve been waiting to hear from you.

Report.

Got to the quad right after you left with Eileen. Took Derek and Celeste into custody–they’re in separate holding rooms now, pending disciplinary review. A note of satisfaction colored his mental voice. Ward’s gathering witness statements. Mira’s been… extremely thorough. That girl doesn’t hold back.

Good. I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temple where a headache was starting to build. What’s your assessment?

Honestly? Expulsion would be the cleanest solution. But you know Derek’s father won’t take that quietly. He paused. And Cornelius will definitely use this as ammunition. He passed the reform evaluation, but he’s been circling like a vulture ever since. This gives him the opening he’s been waiting for the young Alpha acts on emotion, punishes students to protect his Inappropriate relationship.‘

The memory slammed into me unbidden: Eileen’s white, terrified face in that crowd. The way she’d curled around our child, silent and shaking, while they hurled insults and accusations. The bond had screamed her fear through me, sharp as broken glass.

I don’t care.

Regis-

They cornered and threatened my pregnant mate in front of half the Academy. My hand clenched on the desk, claws threatening to break through. I will not–1 cannot–allow them anywhere near her again. Political consequences be damned.

Silence stretched through the link. Then: So what’s your decision?

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2:23 pm

Chapter 149

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They’re barred from participating in the Eastern Border training program. Effective immediately. It meant they’d have to wait a full year for the next cycle, delaying their graduation and leaving a permanent mark on their Academy records. If they want to appeal, they can do it in front of the full Council. Where 1 will happily detail in explicit terms exactly what they did and why they’re lucky Im only ruining their academic careers.

Another pause. Then Kieran’s voice came through, carefully measured: You really are going full protective–Alpha–from–hell on this, aren’t you?

Yes.

…Well. His tone shifted, warming slightly. Can’t say I blame you. She’s pack now. And pack comes first. A theatrical sigh echoed through the link. Though I have to say, look at you–the devoted mate, ready to burn down the political establishment for her. Meanwhile, where’s my mate? Still out there somewhere, apparently avoiding my devastating charm.

Despite everything, I felt my lips twitch. Your mate is probably wisely staying far away from your endless dramatics.

Rude. And here I am, supporting your political suicide out of the goodness of my heart.

But genuine warmth came through the bond between us–approval, support, solidarity. It steadied something in my chest that had been precarious since the

quad.

Tomorrow’s Council meeting is going to be ugly, Kieran added, serious again.

Let it be. I straightened in my chair. Prepare the formal documentation. Make sure every witness statement is recorded and verified. And Kieran- I paused. Thank

you.

Always, brother. The link faded to a background hum.

I sat in the darkening study, shadows lengthening across the floor.

Let them come. Let Cornelius scheme and plot. Let Derek’s father rage and threaten. Let the Council object and obstruct.

I would weather every storm, face every consequence, before I’d let anyone hurt my family again.

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Faith

I’ve been wondering what they are talking about! no duplicates here!