Rain’s POV.
“So, since you all already know my name, I’d like you to familiarize myself with yours too.” Professor Logan says, his sharp eyes taking in everyone in the classroom.
I feel my whole body shaking at the revelation that the man I had tasted last night was my professor.
Other students are already on their feet, introducing themselves as he had demanded. But I was so lost in thought that I did not realize it was already my turn for the introduction until Kylie bumped her shoulder into me.
I gasp, staring at my friend to scold her but Kylie whispers, “The professor…”
“The red-haired! May I know your name?” The professor’s voice intercepts Kylie.
I feel a ripple of shivers down my spine and I manage to get up on my feet, swallowing the lump in my throat.
“Uh…professor.” I stutter, my body jittering
Why the hell am I shaking? Peering at him, I notice the intense way he's looking at me like he’s studying me.
My whole body prickles with a strange kind of awareness under the weight of his gaze.
‘Pull yourself together, Rain.’ I whisper to myself.
Manageably, I gaze back at him and say in one rushed breath. “I'm Rain. Rain Hanks.”
“Rain Hanks…” He says so slowly as if he’s tasting my name at the seam of his lips.
Fuck, this is bad. So bad! I shudder inwardly. I wonder what will happen if anyone ever finds out I had had an affair with our new professor.
I could be expelled!
Or worse my father will lock me up in the dungeons. Oh, no.
With one last glance at him, I sit back down.
Professor Logan, acting like he hadn’t devoured me with his eyes, continued with the lecture.
I sit on eggshells, only reading every detail of his body. The birthday mark behind his ear looks amazing.
Though he's wearing a shirt, I can see the outline of his striated muscled torso.
He looks incredibly hot and I wish to explore those parts of him hidden beneath the shirt.
Professor Logan stalks down the aisle in the class as he goes on teaching about the history of this town.
He effortlessly towers over everyone in the class, about 6’5 feet tall.
Trust me, I’ve never seen anyone this tall, perfect, and intelligent.
Well, from what he’s teaching, Professor Logan sure knows a lot about this town.
“Are you from Oakdale, Professor Logan?” Nadia asks, interrupting the professor, and hearing her swoon in her voice sparks my body with irritation.
What is wrong with her? I bark, grazing my fingers over the locker as I shoot daggers at her.
He breathes out heavily and nods. “Yes, Nadia. But I’m afraid it’s been a while since I was in Oakdale.”
“What made you return?” Nadia asks again, obviously flirting with him.
The man swallows and the way his Adam’s apple bobbed now pricked my nerves deliciously.
“I felt the need to.” He responds.
“Are you married, professor?” Another girl asks.
Before the man responds, he throws a heated look my way. Why was he looking at me? I ponder, breaking my stare with him.
“No, Ella. I’m single.”
My heart thumps when he says those last words. Why do I feel excited about him being single?
The class continues this time with Logan's deep voice echoing as he teaches us. However, only I know that I’m barely listening to a word he says except taking in his profound features. Damn! I’m hooked on my professor.
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Logan’s POV.
I didn’t expect her to be here. The human girl I took last night when I lost control.
No, my wolf lost control at the first sight of her while she was drinking at the bar.
She looked hurt and my wolf felt all her pain. The urge to comfort her took over me and I inched towards her.
Then she clashed her body with mine, spilling her drink on my shirt. The instant her scent hit my nostrils, my wolf growled
“Mate!”
That’s impossible, I told my wolf, Blade. There’s no how a werewolf alpha like me will have a human as my mate.
Regardless of how much I tried to resist the whole idea. To resist the girl, I find myself wanting to be beside her.
I noticed the way her moss green eyes were reading me as I battled with my wolf not to claim my mate right at the pub.
I couldn’t do it. Not when I just returned to town tonight. I have a mission to accomplish, hence getting distracted by a human female isn’t an option.
That’s what I keep telling Blade but he was insistent on being beside her. On claiming her.
When she fell into my arms and I held her, I growled at her softness and my fangs nearly propped out to graze through her fleshly, soft skin.
I can’t do it. I can’t mark a human. If I mess up, then the truth is I'll be out.
I need to control myself, so I walked out on the girl, pretending to be pissed by her comment.
I was already in the alley, aiming to disappear into the darkness of the night when I felt her rushing towards me.
Her silky voice reverberated in the air, rushing into my ears. My teeth gnashed together in anger and an attempt at control when she gripped my wrist.
She shouldn’t be here with me. I warmed her to back off but she did the one thing that let my control slip.
She kissed me. At the touch of her lips, Blade pushed forward and began to sniff her arousal.
Then I mindlessly took her lips back with mine, sucking the soft flesh as I poke my boner into her.
When my control snapped into pieces entirely, I pressed her into the wall and took her.
Thankfully, just before I could knot inside her Lester came out. My beta.
“Alpha! She’s a human!” He roared enough for me to hear but it was Blade fucking his mate.
I do my best to take control back from my wolf and block him off before staring down at the slender, beautiful girl who's now asleep in my arms.
Her olive skin is so bright I could practically see my reflection on it. Though she’s sleeping, she has a beautiful smile on her face that weakens my knees.
I sling the stray highlight of her hair behind her ear and stare at my beta.
“Lester. I…just found out she’s my mate.” I murmur.
“What? A human? That has never happened before.” Lester shakes his head and a lump blocks my throat.
“Fuck, what do I do, Lester? I nearly claimed her and my scent is already embedded on her skin.”
“Alpha, no one in Oakdale should ever find out we're back. You should forget her.”
At that reminder, I nod and order Lester to make inquiries about her home. It didn’t take long for him to find out that she was one of the daughters of the town’s four rulers.
The four ruling families I’ve returned to avenge against.
Cradling her safely in my arms, I teleported to her quarters in the manor. Her room has such an intimate feel that I feel the urge to slip into the bed beside her.
But no, I know better now. She’s an enemy. She can never be my mate.
She whined a little in protest when I lay her on the bed and my wolf purred in my head not to leave.
But I had to. Without meaning to, I pressed a kiss on her forehead and disappeared into the night with the hope of not seeing her again.
Well, too bad. The girl in question turned out to be my student. I nearly staggered when her scent permeated my nose as I walked into the class.
She remembered me too given the way she was looking at me. Hell, I barely made it through the class because I kept throwing looks her way, reminding myself what it felt like to kiss those luscious lips of hers.
Immediately after the class, I exit the class and rush into my office.
Sinking into my seat, I feel my wolf roaring, wagging his tail.
She’s my student? Not only that but she’s Mayor Hanks's daughter. An enemy.
How the heck am I gonna make it as a professor knowing she’s my student?
Damn, the moon goddess must be playing jokes on me for giving her to me as my mate.
A heavy knock sound at the door, disrupting my moment of inner chaos.
“Come in.” I call out, looking at the door.
The door creaks open and the rector's assistant, Kevin, shoves in.
“Hi, Professor Logan. Your attention is needed at the rector’s office, sir.”
“Alright, Kevin. I’ll be there in a minute.” I inform him and he leaves bearing a polite smile on his lips.
Alone again, I sigh. Then I push to my feet and head to the rector's office in the other building.
With a light knock, I slip into the office and shockingly, there she is, Rain.
“Hello, Professor Logan.” The rector chimes with a smile. Shooting to her feet.
“I…uh…got a message from Kevin.”
I toss a look at Rain briefly then at the rector, Mrs. Inker.
“Ah. That’s right, Logan. I figured you’d need a tour of the school.”
I nod at her. I sure need a tour of the school so I can know my way around since it’s been years since I’ve been here and everything has changed from what I knew it to be.
“Great! So, that’s why I called Rain. She’s Oakdale High's brightest student and one of Mayor Hanks's daughters. I want her to give you the tour. I hope that won't be a problem?”
What? I grumble, rolling my mind’s eye at her words. I want to ensure I distance myself from Rain but the rector is pitting us together?
How convenient!
Despite myself, I nod. “Sure, I could make do with her.” I smile widely at Mrs. Inker.
Turning to Rain whose wild red hair is shaggy, I say expressly. “Lead the way, Rain.”
Her lowered head hitches up and her flashy moss-green eyes connect with mine before she nods.
“Sure, professor.” She hums as she walks through the door.
“Enjoy, Professor Logan!” Echoes Mrs. Inkers' voice as I snick the door closed behind me.
As I’m about to turn, I feel Rain walking into my space, her body pressing against mine.
“What are you…”I start but she cuts me off, boring her questioning eyes into mine.
“You were stalking me?” Her voice echoes laced with anger.
TBC.
Rain’s POV.Looking into Professor Logan’s eyes, my breath stalls in my lungs at the way he's peering at me like he's looking into my soul.I don’t know why I feel like he followed me here deliberately. Is that even possible?Gosh, my mind is a mess right now as I’m standing right in front of him, lost for words.I wasn’t aware the rector was calling me only for me to tour professor Logan around the school.How convenient? Being with the man I’m forcing myself to stay away from?Then the man chuckles, the baritone so deep it coats my skin with tingles. I get lost in his mesmerizing eyes.He shoulder passes me, putting some distance between us.“Lead the way, Rain Hanks.” Is what he says, cocking a brow at me. He knows what that look he's giving me does to me that’s why he keeps glowering at me that way.Embarrassment mottled my cheeks red when he says. “I simply don’t prioritize stalking my students, Rain Hanks. So, I advise you to get past that thought.”He adds a gear in his stride,
Logan’s POV.I shouldn’t be here with her!I shouldn’t be feeling the satiny flesh of her skin with my palms.Despite how much I tell myself that, my wolf insists on being by her side.To touch her. To kiss her.Fuck! It’s all messing with my head, burning my soul.Blade roars inside me, ordering me to spend more time with her. Then I ask her to hold my hand so we can wander into the woods.She said it’s a forbidden part of the school. Students aren’t allowed there but I know better.That’s the place it all started.My wolf purrs in my head when Rain knit our palms together and we begin to venture deeper into the woods. My nerves are frayed with an unbridled need to be inside her.The wagging of my wolf’s tail, the purring of my balls and the ripe tension I feel coming from Rain muddles my mind.When she mistakenly stumbles and falls into me, I give in.I pull her into my thighs, assessing her foot to see if she obtained any injury. Though I see none I keep caressing her foot.My fang
Rain’s POV.Whimpers of bliss vibrate from my chest, mixing with the pains I feel.But with each passing moment, he kisses me, crowding me with the heat of his body, I notice the pain isn’t there any longer.How’s that possible? Is all ponder on. Professor Logan tights his mouth on mine, holding the sides of my face.I give in, my legs parting to welcome him in between my legs fully. Tension uncoil in my belly as I savor the kiss.Wow! Hmmm. This is so good! I rasp.When he pulls back, his harsh breath washes over my face. Then… “Does it still hurt?”I wrack my mind to check if I still feel pain but I don’t.Strange, I ponder, ogling at his face through the dark.“Rain…” He chirps and his husky voice sends chills down my spine. “We shouldn’t have come here.” Echoes his voice.Professor Logan zips up from me, facing away as if he’s battling demons. But I know he's only battling his attraction for me.I refuse to battle mine for him anymore, certainly, not after that sizzling, mind-mush
Rain’s POV.“Gosh!” I let out, trying to meet up with Professor Logan’s car.He’s speeding away from our vicinity, making it difficult for me to catch up with him.“Hurry up!” I whisper under my breath to my bicycle, riding fast while also making sure he doesn’t see me coming after him.I turn every corner he turns to. Much to my surprise, I realize he’s driving back to the school direction.What? Why is he going back there? I wonder.“Fuck!” I yelp and squelch my tires to a stop when I see him kill his engine before a man standing by the sidewalk.I watch them in the dim parts, trying to hear what the blond-haired man is saying to him but it’s totally impossible to hear them.The blond then nods and enters the car. Professor Logan quickly starts the car and they zoom away.Again, I try to stalk my professor but the blaring horn and my name coming out of someone’s mouth makes me stop.“Rain!! Come over here!”Kylie! I mutter inwardly, turning my gloomy face to my girlfriend. She obvio
Logan’s POV.Hiding in Rain’s bathroom, I peep at the older woman and wait for her to leave. She tucks Rain's duvet well, caressing her hair.Though it’s dark, I still make out her face and she looks the same as the picture Lester showed when I asked him to dig in deeper about Mr. Hanks's household.The woman struts to the dresser but I can’t see what she did there exactly before reaching the exit.I thought she had left when I pushed the bathroom door open, the hinges hissed and her voice echoed in the dark room.“Who's there?”My eyes go owl-wide immediately, my breath stalling.“I said who’s there?” The woman screeches and I hear her footsteps coming closer.Fuck! I curse, clenching back into the bathroom. I don’t know what I step onto but I suddenly find myself in a small walk-in closet, and into a heap of Rain's panties.“Dammit!” I curse, picking up some panties to stuff over my mouth.Jeez, what the heck am I doing placing Rain‘s panties over my mouth? I ask myself.Regardless
Logan’s POV.The blinds are drawn, allowing the morning sun to filter into my study. My footsteps echo as I head over to my bar nonchalantly, grabbing a bottle of margarita.Back behind my desk, I settle into my seat with a wince and pour the drink into my glass filled with three ice cubes.The two young men in the room watch me with curiosity. I know Lester watches me with worry given the slight wound I obtained earlier this morning.“Hmmm…” a hum escapes me when I take a drink, wetting my throat. Then I glare back at Tiago. “Let me guess, the rulers have notched up their security just to keep us away from this town?”Tiago swallows, a grit to his jaw as he nods. It actually amazes me how he manages to pretend to be human all these years while living under the noses of the four rulers. The four founders of Oakdale.Tiago literally works for Mr. Hanks, the highest and most powerful of the four rulers.He's Mr. Hanks' assistant. Tiago fell in love with someone and decided to stay human
Rain’s POV. I wake up with a startling gasp, panting as my heart pulsates. My wide eyes take in my room. Fuck, I feel like something strange happened here last night. Omigod, I sigh at the banging in my head. It usually happens whenever I wake up the way I just did. I need a drink of water, I whisper inwardly to myself. Pulling the duvet aside, I cast my legs on the floor. When I rise up, I stretch my back, bones cracking at the impact. I was just about to move into the bathroom when my eyes closed in on a clump of sand on the floor. “What?” I bite out, feeling a rising tremble in my knees. I crouch low and scoop up the sand. My fingers smear over it and one thought races through my mind. “Someone was in here last night.” I gasp, wondering who. If it was Nadia she must have woken me up when she came into the room. Besides, Nadia’s shoes are always spotless. She never leaves a dent. Nadia is out of the question now. It has to be someone else, but who? Emerging back on my feet,
Rain’s POV. “Kahak-kahak!” I cough loudly, doubling over at the suffocating smoke ringing throughout the room. Oh no! This is double…punishment, I stutter under my breath, trying to cover my nose from inhaling the toxic smoke. How in hell am I gonna stay here all night until the party is done? God, no. I’m gonna die. A tear wriggle out of my eye. I don’t wanna die. I cough harshly again as the clouding smoke rages, the flames burning and crackling. Holding my breath, I move further down the confined spaced, my heart racing, threatening to jump out of my chest. There’s a single window at the end and when I reach over to open it, it doesn’t budge. Whirling back, I figure out another log of wood by the corner has been lit, adding another flame to the already burning ones. I can’t see any more safe for the cloud of toxic smoke. “No.no.no, please.” I bawl, slumping on my feet. I can’t die here. I don’t know what pushes me to emerge on my feet and when I do, I look for another a
Logan's POV. “Alpha, the Luna is here to see you.” Lester's voice comes in through the mind link and I smirk. It's not been long since I teleported to Rain's room to keep the flowers I had gotten for her. I seriously wasn't expecting her to come here so soon but right now, that ignites my heart with joy. Oh, the best thing that happened to me today was coming across the relationship blog I saw today on the internet.That's where I learned that women love it when their man apologizes with a bouquet.” “Let her in,” I tell Lester as I brace myself for the sight of her. Swiftly, I drop my pen and emerge on my feet. Goddess help me, my heart is running a mile a minute! My cheeks expand with a smile. Even before Rain enters my office, her scent has already barreled into my nostrils. She smells so incredible. I'm well aware of the creases in my dress shirt and I start adjusting them, dusting off the speck of dust on my body. Then the door creaks open and I look up, threading my gaze
Rain’s POV. I run out of Logan’s office with my heart panting. I honestly thought I’d gotten over him but that’s a typical lie. It’s not as easy as I thought it’d be. He’s all I think about every minute of the day. The air I practically breathe. Gosh, what actually made me think I could ever get the hell away from him? I curse under my breath as I head over to the greenhouse. My fingers won’t stop grazing over my lips in the bid to feel those hot kisses he gave me just now. Staying two whole weeks without so much as a touch from him made me teeter toward the edge of insanity. Right now, my insides are burning up, scorching every corner of my being. Logan, gosh, you’ve really messed me up. I try to force myself to stop thinking about him but that seems like I’m pouring water on a damn stone. I can’t stop feeling things for him. Whenever I see him from a distance, my heart palpitates. The annoying voice in my head always seems to admire him a lot, whispering dirty ideas into my min
Logan’s POV.“What’s going on here?” I thunder just as I reach them. Rain practically gasps at the furious undertone of my voice.When she notices it’s me, her brows furrow slightly, you’d barely even know it’s there.“Nothing professor, Logan. We and Rain were having a nice chit chat…” One of the twins, Robin answers, quirking the corner of his up while glancing over at Rain.That adds to my fury. I sharply turn to them and sputter.“Flirting with a woman during lecture hours? Do you not know the consequences of your actions?” My voice is more high-pitched than I intended.Rain glowers at me, hating the fact that I suddenly brought up one of the rules and regulations of Oakdale High. From what I know, the twins were notorious in the university.“Professor, Logan. We were talking. There’s practically nothing lewd they said.” Rain chimes in and knowing she’s taking their side flares my anger. I know what she’s doing. She is trying to move on with her life and forget I ever existed. Li
Logan's POV. My goddess, I hum inside me as I take my mate's lips, kissing her within an inch of life. Hell, can I never get enough of her sweetness. Every fucking day, it increases. My whole body presses into hers while my hands scroll through the exposed parts of her flesh. My cock grows so hard with a vengeance. No matter how much my inner mind tells me to get a grip on my hunger and consider that Rain might still be hurt, it doesn't yield any effect. I just want to have her. Slipping my tongue out, I find hers with urgency and lock it tight. She moans low, endeavoring to meet the pace of my kisses. “Lo…gan…” She hums, but I don't give her the space to talk. I don't want to interrupt this moment of passion flowing between us. My hands grope for the globes of her ass. I fondle it as my hardened length burrows into her belly button. “We…are…” “Shhh, baby…just…let me kiss you…” I whisper to her and Rain's eyes glaze over. This time around, she's the one that initiates the kis
Rain's POV."I thought you would chicken away this time." Killan's words reverberated around the clock tower and I twirled my head around, searching for his face until I saw him. That instant, my blood curdled and I did nothing but tighten my grip on the dagger. I had come prepared. I swore not to allow Killan to mess with me so I got something to protect myself. Thankfully, I'm slowly becoming an expert in wielding weapons. Today wouldn't be any different. That had been my thought before coming for the laundry event. Well, upon setting eyes on the number of guys Killan came with, all the confidence drained from me. It was all I could do to still hold onto my source of protection. Distantly, cheers vibrated from the town members. They were all ignorant of the war I was waging with Killan. Even Logan too. I didn't intend to inform him. I'd fight this alone. However, everything changed when Killan pressed into my space and smirked down at me sinisterly. "You've done well, prett
Logan's POV. I move into the woods, desperation seeping from my every pore. I wonder what had happened to Rain. I've a feeling she's in danger. My wolf prowls around in my head, wanting to break out on the surface. I poke my nose in the air, trying to trace her through her scent.At first, it seemed difficult. The air is clouded with several other scents. Human male scents to be precise. Much to my surprise, Rain’s scent is mixed with those potent human male scents. Damning all consequences, I shift Into my wolf just so I can detect the direction the scent is headed to. The instant Blade takes off, he growls softly and his nose sticks into the air. Then I smell it. Rain’s elderberry scent is dipped in fear and something else. A coppery tang of blood. Noticing that, my nerves spike in unbridled fear and my wolf paws down the woods, following the scent. Every step I take deeper into the woods, I see a trail of blood. “What the hell happened? Where are you Rain?” I chant repe
Logan's POV. I chase after her, panting hugely. She went towards the back of the clock tower. Using my wolf eyes, I scan the place. Thankfully, it's scanty. I gear up speed, running towards my mate. Kylie has fallen into steps beside Rain, saying something to soothe her. “Rain, wait, girl!” Kylie's voice blares in my ears. She holds Rain's wrist once they've turned the corner, putting a halt to her movement.“Just let me be, Kylie. I promise I'm fine!” She snaps at her friend. I swear, I can hear her heavy, angry puffs of air. From this distance, I can feel the flames of her irritation and anger. Goddess, what in the sky have I done? I shouldn't have let the girls speak to me let alone flirt with me.I curse myself over and over again, running to meet up with them before Rain runs off again. I hope she forgives me for this little mishap. Rain can be a lot more dangerous when she's angry. Once I strut past the turf to turn the corner, I hear Kylie saying. “Believe me, Rain.
Logan's POV. The servants have gathered my clothes and Lester's that are due for laundry, taking them outside to our car. Today is the town's laundry day and everyone is expected to join. I was surprised to hear about it yesterday because this was our tradition when we were once here. Centuries ago, the event was held at the pack house. Pups and adults would be lingering around, dancing in suds while the musicians played very good music with their instruments. It's unfortunate the Slayers learned of it and adopted it. One of the many things they adopted from us. I put on my gray slack and a black sleeveless shirt before making my way out of the room. I try to call Rain but her number isn't connecting. During dinner last night, I had a feeling something was wrong. I hated that I wasn't able to reach out to her because her father was there. Yet, I can't help but feel worried she's in trouble. Something's eating up at Rain and I must know what. This is one of the reasons I'm goin
Rain's POV. Three days have gone by and I haven't met with Killan. What should I have done? I've been worried that Killan will expose me like he said he would but I've not heard rumors flying around. I did my very best to avoid coming in contact with him. I also didn't tell Logan. I don't know what he'll do if I tell him. Because of this problem, I've secluded myself inside my room for the past three days until this evening. Mrs. Sinai came earlier bearing an invitation for dinner from the manor. To say I was surprised was putting it lightly. This has never happened before. I've never had breakfast at the manor with my father. Was it him that brought up this idea? I worry my lower lip between my teeth. If my father were the one who organized this dinner, then I wouldn't refuse to show up. Once it was time, I dressed up and moved outside, heading to the manor. The smell of dough blasts into my nose as soon as I walk up the cobblestone stairs and into the manor. The servants