Chapter 5

Thalia

I stood there for a moment wondering if I had imagined what I had seen in their eyes the seconds they turned to me. It was a split second but I was damn sure I saw their eyes lit up. Yes, their eye color was different. I was close enough to see it even though it disappeared in the next seconds.

“Thalia,”

Cross said my name. A shiver ran through my body. I tried to shake off the thought of their eye situation earlier. It might have been my eyes deceiving me.

“I came to see Professor Lucas.”

I managed to say.

“Yes, come into my office.”

He said and I was about to do that when Cross stopped me.

“No, she can’t. I told you to see me in my office.”

“Yes, But he asked for me first. I had his class this morning. Once I am done, I will come over to your office if you can point me in that direction.”

I told him. It kind of felt weird to stand outside of my professor’s office, addressing the two of them as “Professors” when they both made me beg for more during our intense, steamy nights.

“I refuse to be a second choice. You are coming with me.”

Was he serious? Did he realize that his choice of words wasn’t very professorial? Before I could say anything, Lucas started talking.

“And who told you that you were a choice in the first place? I don’t know how you got the job or what you are up to but I hope you stay clear off my part and don’t get in my way. Stay away from me and everything mine unless you want trouble.”

Lucas warned him before I could respond to what he said. I opened my mouth to speak again but was interrupted by Cross.

“Everything yours? Like I give a fuck about you or what belongs to you. I should warn you to stay away from everything that is mine.”

They turned to each other and started yapping at each other. I realized two things. They know each other and they hate each other. Well, could it get any worse?

“I don’t know what you guys are fighting for but can you do it after I leave, professors?”

I let out, loudly enough to be heard above what they were saying. They turned to me and I waited for their eyes to flame up again but nothing happened. I must have imagined it the first time. I looked at both of them and decided it would be best if we could just talk things out right now.

It was clear now that they both called me for the same reason and whether it was bad or good, it would be best to deal with them once.

“On second thought. Can we have the conversation here? I am sure you both have something to tell me and we know it’s not related to my studies.”

They both looked at me in confusion and looked at each other.

“Why would you want him to be in my office when we talk?”

Lucas asked me. I let out a sigh.

“Can we talk inside? You damn well know we shouldn’t be talking outside. Do you think it’s right for a student to be seen out with their professors?”

I asked them. That seemed to get them to finally listen. Lucas opened his office and ushered me in. I entered and waited for both of them to enter. I tried to calm my heart down but it was no use.

My anxiety level was at an all-time high and I knew there was no fixing it until I spilled the secret and got away from them.

“What do you have to tell us?”

Cross asked, folding his hands over his chest. For a moment, I was distracted by how ripped he looked even though he was wearing a suit. I swallowed and looked at Lucas. He was just as ripped and gorgeous. God. What did I get myself into?

“I have a boyfriend.”

I blurted out. I don’t know why I thought that was a good idea and they seemed not to like it.

“Since when? The last time we met you said you were single.”

Lucas said and that got Cross’s attention.

“You met with him? Scrap that, why do you suddenly have a boyfriend?”

He asked me. I sighed. I already started the lie. I should just continue. There’s no reason to keep seeing them as they were off-limits.

“Wait, is it that boy that couldn’t keep his hand off you earlier?”

Lucas asked me. He looked mad. Yeah, Steve. He already asked me out so technically, I wasn’t lying. I could walk out of here and tell him that I accept him and we will start dating. It was safe. It was the normal option. It was way better than being attracted to not just one but two of my professors.

“Don’t answer that.”

Lucas said before I could speak.

“I don’t understand what’s going on here. What did you do with him?”

Cross asked me.

“What do you mean what did she do with me?”

Lucas growled. I sighed deeply. I needed to put an end to this soon.

“I slept with both of you. You on day one and you on day two.”

I blurted out. The silence in the room after I said the words was loud. Not one word was said for two hot minutes. Yes, I counted the seconds. It was Cross who broke the silence.

“You shouldn’t have slept with him but I didn’t have control over you then but from this moment on, you can’t see him or have a repeat of what happened. I won’t allow it.”

I couldn’t believe what he just said. I tried to tell him to fuck off but was interrupted by Lucas.

“Are you out of your mind? I should be telling her that. Whatever happened with you two will not repeat itself under my watch. I won’t allow it.”

He thundered. Did they completely forget the fact that I had a boyfriend? Okay, I know that’s a lie but still. They were acting like I didn’t just tell them I was in a relationship.

“You are out of your mind. She is my mate and I refuse to share her with you.”

My eyes widened when Cross spoke. Did he really say what I just heard? I was still trying to process what he said when Lucas responded.

“Bloody liar. She is my mate!”

Mate? What the fuck were they both talking about? I am no one’s mate and mating is for shifters. Unless they are both, my eyes widened when it started to click. The marks. The fucking marks. My bag fell off my hand and both hands flew to my mouth.