Mated to Her Alpha Instructor (Eileen and Regis) novel Chapter 35

Chapter 35

“We’re going to talk about it tonight. He has a house, somewhere quiet.”

A sly grin started spreading across Mira’s face despite the gravity of the situation. “So you’re going to be waking up next to that face every morning? Eileen Wylde, do you realize half the academy would commit murder for this opportunity?”

“Mira!” Heat flooded my cheeks.

“I’m just saying! But her teasing faded quickly back to concern. “Seriously though, the dormitory really isn’t good for you right now, is it? All the competing smells, people coming and going at all hours, the stress of hiding this. She gestured around our small shared space. “You need somewhere you can actually

rest. Somewhere safe.”

As if summoned by her words, my communicator vibrated against my palm. I pulled it out to find Regis’s message glowing: [Everything okay? There was this

nagging sense that something had happened to you.]

Mira read over my shoulder and let out a small squeak. ‘He can feel when you’re unwell? That’s so incredible!” She stopped. “I thought wolfless individuals

couldn’t sense their mates.”

“It’s complicated,” I said, which seemed to be my answer for everything lately. “The pregnancy might be allowing it somehow. I don’t fully understand it

myself.

“Well, answer him!” Mira pushed my hand. “Tell him what happened!”

Under her watchful gaze, I typed with trembling fingers: [Some pregnancy sickness. I’m okay now. Mira is taking care of me.]

His response came almost immediately: [The dormitory environment isn’t suitable for you. I meant what I said about the house. It’s quiet there, private, and I can ensure you get proper nutrition and rest. Can we discuss moving arrangements tonight?]

Mira read the message and nodded emphatically. “He’s absolutely right. You can barely keep food down, you’re exhausted constantly, and you’re trying to hide morning sickness from an entire dormitory full of wolves with keen noses. She poked my arm for emphasis. Accept his help, Eileen. That’s what mates

are supposed to do–take care of each other.”

I stared at the crystal, at Regis s careful, practical message that somehow still conveyed deep concern. The idea of leaving this room–my only space, my safe space–felt enormous and frightening. But Mira was right. I couldn’t keep this up much longer.

My fingers moved across the device: [Okay. Tonight. We’ll talk about it.J

The response was immediate: [Good. See you then.]

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Mira read it and made an approving sound. See? He’s being respectful, giving you choices, not just ordering you around. Her grin returned, “Also devastatingly handsome and powerful and apparently completely devoted to you. Really terrible situation you’ve found yourself in

Despite everything, I found myself smiling. “You’re ridiculous.”

‘I’m supportive,” she corrected. “There’s a difference.” Then her expression grew serious again. But I mean it, Eileen. Whatever you need, I’m here. Even if you move out to live with your gorgeous instructor mate, I’m still your best friend. You’re not facing this alone.”

The words brought sudden tears to my eyes. Not alone. For so long that had been my default state–alone in my family, alone at school, alone with every problem. But now I had Regis promising to help, Mira standing beside me, and this tiny life inside me.

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::37 pm P

Chapter 35

“Thank you,” I whispered.

After Mira left to get me plain bread and mild tea, 1 lay back on my bed with one hand on my stomach. Through the window, afternoon sunlight painted golden squares on the floor, and somewhere in the distance I could hear the normal sounds of academy life continuing while mine transformed into something entirely new.

Tonight I would see Regis again. We would talk about the house, about moving, about building a life together. The thought should have terrified me. But right now, with Mira’s support fresh in my mind and Regis’s message still glowing on my crystal, what I felt most strongly was something I’d almost forgotten existed.

Hope.

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