Chapter 142

I jolted back, and he raised his hands. “Sorry. What did you say?”

“The included basic food plan was removed ten years ago,” I said again. “Why are you confused? You work here.”

“I don’t, actually. I volunteer here. Like I said, this is my hobby, and I enjoy this kind of thing. And it’s not like I have a pack or anyone other than the council to worry about.” He tossed out the words so carelessly, and I winced.

“Does it bother you?” I asked, but he brushed me off.

“I’m not privy to the interworkings of the school, so I didn’t know.” His eyes flashed, like his wolf was fighting for control. But I couldn’t make out the color before it was gone. His human eyes were a stormy gray, and I felt my lower body clench. Nix was panting in my mind, and Megan, my sweet girl, was sitting back and watching the show.

You two are foolish. Her words were quiet, but there was a tiny bite to them. That cooled my thoughts of the king. Megan lost her mate before she could enjoy the feelings, and that fact slapped me with a bucket of cold water.

I’m sorry, Megan. Nix’s voice was subdued. I don’t know what is happening. He is affecting me.

Is he your mate? Her words were soft, almost hopeful.

I don’t think so. I can’t smell him.

“Amy?” I jolted back and shook my head a little.

“Sorry, I was talking to my wolf.” I stood. “Was there anything else, sir?”

His hands tightened into fists, and he closed his eyes. “No,” he growled out. The food plan thing must have really pissed him off.

“Okay.” I walked to the desk and dropped off my note back to him and turned to leave while he read it.

I have two phones. My personal one that I use in everyday life, and another my father gave me that won’t be traced. Knock once for the personal phone and twice for the untraceable one for our phone call.

I was almost at the door when I heard two knocks.

“Have a good night, Amy.”

“You too, Rowan.” I left the classroom and shut the door behind me. I had barely made it down the hallway when I heard a scoff from behind, and I turned to see a group of three girls standing a few feet away. “Yes?”

“You stayed late after class with Professor R.” The redhead walked over to me and glared. “Why?”

I stepped back a step, so I wasn’t breathing her air, and raised my eyebrow. “I don’t think that is any of your business. I don’t even know you.”

“My name is Nina.”

“Okay, I still don’t know what that has to do with me?” I turned to leave, and she grabbed me.

“I’m Alpha Nina from the Blackfang.”

Nix was sprinting to the surface before I could think of a solution. Her words fell from my mouth as my fangs descended. “If I were you, I would remove your hand from my arm before I rip it off.” My voice dropped low, and my eyes flashed.

She smirked. Her eyes flashed a soft blue as her fangs descended. “No, I don’t think I will. I don’t know who you are, but stay away from him.” She released her aura, and it slammed into me. She was strong, but not nearly strong enough. “Do you understand? You will stay away from Professor R. He is mine.”

My eyes met a pair over their shoulders, and I just smirked. “He’s your mate?”

“He will be.” She squeezed her fingers around my arm and growled. “So stay away.”

“He’s my teacher.” I looked at her with my golden eyes, Nix’s voice combining with my own. “How do you expect me to stay away from him?”

“I command you to switch your classes.” Her order washed over me, and I couldn’t stop the laugh.

“I don’t think so.” I pulled her hand from around my arm, noting the bruise. I squeezed her hand in mine, and she buckled to her knees. She screamed, and the other two girls took a step, but I was quicker. My aura slammed out, and they dropped to their knees. “I don’t care that you are an Alpha. I don’t care who you think is going to be your mate, as that is designed by the goddess herself. What I do care about is that you tried to force me to change my class,” I leaned down and got right in her face. “But jokes on you, because you are a weak alpha.” I tossed her to the ground. “Leave me alone.” I turned to flash a smile at Rowan standing behind the three. “Take it up with him if you want him to be your mate.” The three whirled to face an angry king, and I left to grab food.