My Professor Is My Alpha Mate

Enzo was thinking the same thing—— because he stepped beside me, bowing his head to her In respect, and said, “Hazel, I'm so sorey for putting you In danger. If twas for me, you wouldn't have gotten hurtand had to leave this village I unprotected. We wouldn't have needed Luna Selene's help. For that, 1 apologize, and ll forever regret that decision.” She grasped his arm and peered up at him; her eyes were shining with love and admiration.

“would have done ical aver again if 1 needed to,” she told him sof. “I'm glad.

could help you uncover that wolisbane im the protein mix. I'm glad Xander was captured and I'm glad Luna Selene was here. This protection spell wouldn't have worked otherwise. don't regret anything, and 1 don’t want you to either.” He smiled at her and nodded.

‘She hugged him briefly before pulling away.

“Okay, now gether back 0 schaot before ‘you both get in trouble, my mother said from behind us.

Enzo grabbed my hand and started to pull me aviay from everyone. vaved one last time before turning and following my.

‘mate aut of the vilsge and toward is waiting car that he packed just outside.

the forest grounds “Do you think we eally are protected ftom the darkness?” asked as sid no.

the passenger seat Enzo started the car and he stared at the.

forest opening, down the pathway that led to is mother's village. He had a worried frown on his face and acrease on bis forehead.

“it can protect from dark magic.

definitely,” he answered. “But Darkness 5.2 powerful force that 1 worry the.

guardian won't be strong enough to keep way: Depending on how strong Zageeus is, we are sill in danger until he's 4 detenea” = How dorwe defeat im?” asked, my stomach clenching “Uimot sure” he answered honesty. I “Acleastnot yer.” remained sient, watching he forest grew smaller inthe distances Enzo rove futher way He glanced at me Sideways befor ixing his yes on the open road before us. He reached over and entwined his fingers through mine is hand was warm and soothed some of my discomfort, butnot enough to hse away the rest af my nie. bit onto my bottom lip as often do when min deep.

thought and worried about something.

tim no gong to le anything happen to you, Lila,” he assured me. “1 promise”

“You can't fight darkness, Enzo," 1 said, glancingat him with my eyes filing with “The Guardian's protection wil lp us et through fora bi,” assured me, “Zagreus won't be able to valk through their barrier” “But you worry his magic can sill get.

in?" asked, my voice coming out much weaker than intended, Enzo was quiet fora moment, trying to decide how to answer me without worrying me even more.

4 dont know, he finally sald. I think twas that simple to keep him away, he wouldn't bother being here.” swallowed the lump that had formed in my throat and taok a deep breath, tying, tosteady my rapid heartbeat.

“slong as 'm breathing, Max and won't let anything happen to you or

Valentina,” he assured me. “I promise.” “You not breathing is what Pm worried about,” sad softy i ‘Tomy utter surprise and shock, Enzo pulled over on theside ofthe road and parked the car.

“What are you doing?" 1 nearly shouted, lockingat him, “We arealeady late for cutout” He ust stared at me or a short while; his eyes scanning my face Enzo} yelled, starting fo et.

aggravated.

Without warning he cupped my face in his warm hands and leaned toward me, pressing his lips gently against mine. His kiss was warm and inviting, making my heart skip a beat Instantly. found myself breathing him in and my entire body relaxing against hs. My eyes flutered shut as his kiss deepened. Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.