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The Alpha Professor and His Mate Chapter Twenty-Two
That was when he understood what it felt like to die and yet, he was still here. He knew the loss had broken something that couldn't be fixed inside him and he was happy to always have that gaping emptiness as a reminder of her."Hey babe," he whispered as he bent forward to give her stone a kiss and place the bouquet of flowers he brought next to it. She loved flowers."I miss you, Cassie," he said softly, his voice still barely above a whisper. "Every fucking day, I miss you. I wish you were here with me. I wish I could hold you and hear your pretty laugh again."Lucas took a deep breath, trying to compose himself as hot tears were streaming out at this point and he swore he heard the sound of his heart shattering all over again. "I know I wasn't the best mate to you, I didn't protect you like I should have. I'm so fucking sorry babe. I wish I could go back and change things, and make them right. I wish I never left you."He could clearly remember their first kiss, the first time sh
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It was an early Friday morning as Marcella trudged along the sidewalk in white tees, blue jeans and sneakers, her feet aching with every step. She was exhausted from the busy week she had just had. Between her part-time job at the bar, her morning shifts at the coffee shop, and trying to keep up with her classes and take care of her Nana, she barely had any time to rest. Her only consolation was that all her hard work would soon pay off once she wrote her final exams. Her Nana would be so proud, as she had been sponsoring her education until she got into college and wasn't able to work anymore. She just had to make use of her free time wisely in order to ace her final tests and exams to maintain her perfect grades.As she made her way towards the public library, she recalled the people she had interacted with over the past few days. She had been getting along with more of the female attendants at the bar, and it made her happy to have formed some new connections. They had all accepte
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She needed a missile dropped on Willowdale that second. Her rotten luck had made her pick the most perverted book she had ever heard of even though she had never read it. At that point, if it was possible to die from embarrassment, she wanted to be the first to do it.“That's uh…” Professor Lucas's brows were now pinched together as his attention remained fixated on the book. The tops of his cheeks looked like they were tinged a light shade of pink. Or maybe it was the sunlight streaming in around them through the shelves but Marcella was still too mortified to respond to him."That's an interesting choice," he finally said and she nodded along feeling stupid. Well, it was too late to back out now.Maybe if she just excused herself…"I was actually looking for a spot to read," she said while looking around for effect, "so yeah, I guess I should get going now…""There's a free chair opposite mine," he suggested, now standing straight. Marcella wasn't sure she heard him correctly and a
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Lucas had felt Marcella as soon as she got into the library that Saturday morning, thanks to the growing bond between them. Resolving to avoid her as he still felt guilty about the way he had treated her earlier that week, he quickly moved his things from the second floor to the fifth floor and picked a secluded spot to continue working on the quiz he was going to give her class the next Monday. He also noticed that a certain group of teenage girls who had been on the second floor had also changed positions and followed him, not so discreetly but he chose to act oblivious to their presence, shaking his head at the thought that humans could be so superficial. His escape however was short-lived when he felt Marcella drawing closer to his location a few minutes later until he caught a faint whiff of her scent from behind him.Shit.He was going to ignore her but his wolf had been giving him a hard time all week since their last interaction. He didn't know how to let his stubborn wolf kn
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As she arrived at the café, Marcella saw that there was a small line already forming outside. She rushed inside and quickly started her shift, taking orders and making the coffees as quickly as she could. It was a busy morning, and Marcella knew she didn't have a moment to spare."Good morning! What can I get for you?" Marcella greeted the first customer, a regular who always ordered a latte with extra foam."Same as usual," the customer replied, smiling."Coming right up!" Marcella quickly prepared the order and handed it over.The next set of customers were a group of teenagers who ordered different types of frappuccinos. Marcella made their drinks with a smile, enjoying their youthful exuberance.As the morning rush continued, she started to feel the pressure mounting. She was working as fast as she could, but the line just kept getting longer. Also, her coworker Ruth was yet to arrive and she felt a little irritated at her tardiness. She was working on a cup of hot coffee for a l
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As they walked towards the ice cream shop later that afternoon, Gina looped her arm through Marcella's and grinned. "You look like you've had a rough day, and I've got just the thing to make you feel better then you can tell me all about it."Marcella managed a weak smile in response. She was still feeling a bit upset about not getting enough time to write way more than she could have for the quiz, and the events at work had left her feeling dejected. She had also later found out that Professor Lucas apologised to the class before the quiz for his intolerant behaviour in his last class. Apparently, there was a gift for whoever scored the highest in the quiz and she was optimistic. They entered the ice cream shop, and the sweet smell of waffle cones and freshly churned ice cream hit her nostrils. Gina led her towards the counter and told her to order whatever she wanted. Marcella felt a little better as she perused the flavours, finally settling on a small scoop of chocolate and a
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Marcella saw Emily's lips trembling as she fought back a sob. She couldn't believe that Samantha would leave without telling Emily of all people, they were practically like sisters. "Why wouldn't she just say so then? I tell her everything and we were even going to rent a place together," Emily said, her voice shaking."I don't know," the girl said with a shrug as she went to start getting dressed. "Maybe she didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. The dude could be married and if word got out of her involvement with him, the backlash on her would be brutal…" she trailed off.Marcella went to comfort Emily who was crying out loud now. As much as she didn't get along with her, she knew it would be painful to lose a close friend. "I just wish she would have said something," Emily said quietly.Esmeralda also came and put a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I know, Emily. It's tough when someone leaves without warning. But you'll get through it. And hey, maybe we can plan a night out soo
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Lucas already knew Marcella wasn't in class before he opened the door and stepped into the classroom but he still scanned everyone's faces briefly and found her usual seat empty. Feeling a knot form in his stomach at her unexplained absence, he tried to push back his concern. There must be a very good reason why his best performing student wasn't in class yet. If she was in mortal danger, he would know, thanks to the bond. He had experience in that regard after all. Clearing his throat, he began to list out the instructions for the quiz as he tried to push his worry aside but as he went on, he couldn't help but notice that the students seemed a bit subdued today. They were usually a bit more lively and engaged, but today they seemed to be holding back. Lucas couldn't blame them, he had been short with them in the last class, and he felt guilty about it. Their scents all had varying levels of fear mixed in and they looked tense, as if they were waiting for him to snap out at them a
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Marcella's apartment felt different as she moved through it while packing up her belongings. It was still quite early in the morning and finally learning the truth about Lucas, about their bond and the depth of his suffering, had transformed her world. There was nothing left for her in Willowdale now; she had to find Lucas and make him understand that she had always wanted him, no matter the circumstances.With each item she placed into her suitcase, she thought about the life she was leaving behind– her friends and the place where she had grown up. After packing all her essentials, she took one last look at the apartment, a place that had been her sanctuary for years, and then locked the door behind her. The journey ahead of her was uncertain, but her mind was already made up. As she travelled to Mystic Pines, the location Anna had given her, her mind was filled with thoughts of how he would react, whether he would be receptive to her feelings, or if he would turn her away. She felt
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Marcella slowly stirred from the depths of unconsciousness, her senses returning in fits and starts. At first, there was only a vague awareness of warmth and comfort, as if she had been cocooned in a soothing embrace. Then, as her consciousness sharpened, her eyelids fluttered as she transitioned from the depths of unconsciousness to a hazy awareness. Her surroundings felt familiar, and it took a moment for her to piece together where she was. The soft, muted light filtering into the room, the subtle hum of a ceiling fan, the comforting scent of fresh linen—all these sensory fragments coalesced into a realisation.She was in Lucas's apartment.As her vision cleared, she turned her head slightly, a dull ache thudding in her temples, and there, at her side, was Lucas his handsome face etched with worry as he sat perched on the edge of a nearby chair. A shiver of recognition rippled through her as memories flooded back. He seemed to be lost in thought as there was a sad and solemn dispo
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As Lucas slid into the driver's seat of his car, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, he felt the pull of the bond with Marcella guiding him like an invisible thread, leading him to the unknown location where she was being held captive. It was a sensation he had never experienced before, a deep connection that went beyond anything he had felt even with his pack. He had full trust in it because there was no time to analyse it; Marcella's life depended on it. "I can feel her," he said to Anna who had joined him in the passenger's seat, his voice filled with urgency. "She's terrified out of her mind.""Stay strong, Lucas," Anna said, her voice soft yet filled with conviction. "The bond will lead us to her. We'll bring her back home."He pressed his foot on the gas pedal, the engine roaring to life as they sped through the streets. The bond seemed to grow stronger with every passing moment, pulling him in a specific direction. It was as if Marcella's presence was imprinted on h
