My Mate The Professor

chapter 1

Winifred's POV

I got my first kiss today. It was not organised. Furthermore, it was with an absolute stranger.

I have always imagined my first kiss ever since I discovered what true love was. I could only image the sparks that would fly between us during that intense time. I tried to picture my wolf's reaction when she realised he was our mate.

I reasoned that attending a large college would allow me to meet someone and feel compelled to offer them everything I had.

But I never had the same feelings for my father that my mother did. Even though I have been dating for a few months, something never felt quite right. I can not stop wondering that maybe she might accept him as our mate when I turn one and receive my wolf.

Even if I can not see it yet, perhaps he is the person I am meant to spend the rest of my life with.

But the goddess of the moon disagreed.

I stopped as I was going through the hallways of Higala Shifter Academy when I felt a familiar feeling come over me. Presley, my lover, was not by himself and was in the vicinity.

With every student off to class, the halls were growing silent. As I round the corner, all I could hear was the sound of my heartbeat. I stopped only to hear Presley's deep growls and Jane's well-known she-wolf laugh.

Jane laughed, "You are such a mischievous person, Seott."

Her lips tightened over his as he murmured, "Only for you, babe."

I felt sick to my stomach at that moment.

Soott was teaching my next class, which was ceramics. I was not really interested in taking that class, but he thought it would be interesting to have a class together. I consented because I was a student of art.

I hesitated as I moved away because I noticed a broad, big man staring at me from across the hallway. After a fleeting glance, I had to concede that he was really attractive.

"Ah, Presley. Put an end to it. You are aware that we look awkward together.

What happens if your partner discovers us?

"She is in the classroom. She never arrives late. There is no reason for concern."A rush of rage and hatred passed through me along with my heavy heart.

A furrow appeared between the men's brows. I saw that my eyes had stopped crying. They were more like tears of disappointment than they were of despair. I was going to pass by him, wiping my face with the back of my hand.

I did not want anyone to witness my current state.

I felt Presley freeze when he spotted me, right as he rounded the corner. Jane gasped when she stood next to him, and I heard it. I first saw her stunning blue eyes.

"Winifred?" Breathing, Presley looked at me in disbelief. "How are you doing?"

I turned to the man next to me, put my hands on his shoulders, and drew him towards me before he could finish asking the question. Though all that was seen in his eyes was perplexity, he went with ease. I fiercely closed my eyes, determined not to see his look any longer.

Then our mouths met.g

His lips were velvety and had an extremely sweet, marshmallow-like flavour. Holyever, his mouth did not move. While mine slipped easily around his neck, his hands remained languidly by his sides.

My chest was pounding quickly with my heart. I did not know what I was doing, and I am not sure why—perhaps I was trying to harm Presley. Perhaps because I was tired of waiting for something that might never measure up to the examples set by my childhood heroes.

In any case, I grabbed the opportunity.

But I did not know who this man was.

Breathlessly, I pushed away from him and stared up into his grey eyes. He was staring at my face, his eyes getting darker. He did not move away from me, though I was not sure what was holding his eyes there. I became aware that I was forcing my body against him as my hands remained resting behind his neck.

I moved away, my cheeks starting to get warm and my fingers to my lips.

It was my very first kiss.

What actions did I take?

His voice was low, almost husky, when he continued, "I need to get to class." He stated that to me for the first time ever.l

I did not even bother to ask him his name since I was too shocked by what I had done. However, I nodded while using my fingers to remove my dark hair from my face.

Jane and Presley had left for class already. Without saying anything, I moved away from him and headed towards the main office. At that point, leaving my next class was the only thing on my mind.

After that, I could not touch Presley again.

I could feel the gentlemen's eyes watching me from the back of my head even as I was walking away.

*There is, however, only one course offered. The main office receptionist glanced at her computer and stated, "Every other seat is full."

"And what kind of glass is that?" I questioned while attempting to contain my tears.

"Changing ahd.She replied, looking up at me, "Combat."

Is that okay? M Moving Away? Though twas competent in combat, that class might be challenging as thad to gain my wolf.

"Anything other than ceramics," I answered her.

She scowled for a while. "Winifred, is everything okay? "You do not think that class is a bullying place for you?" She enquired.

"I am able to offer your dad—"

"No!" I spoke hastily because I did not want my father to learn anything about what had transpired. He oversaw the Alpha Committee and collaborated closely with Presley's father, who was also an Alpha. "That is not how it is at all," I reassured her.

Even though she did not seem convinced, she nodded and turned back to her computer to continue typing. Shortly after, she produced a fresh timetable and gave it to me.

"You are in Professor Buzor's Shifting and Combat 101 right now. It is in the arena at school. You can now head straight there.

The arena was at the other end of the school, and I have only gone there a couple times to work on my fighting technique.

But since I could not even shift, how was I going to manage a semester of changing classes?

In just a few days, I would celebrate my first birthday with my family by returning home for the weekend. I was wrong to assume that by now I would have my wolf.

One of the biggest schools for werewolf and bear shifters, the Higala Shifting Academy, accepted me as the youngest wolf. The only other person without a wolf at the time was me. However, that did not imply that I was unable.

Like a Volana wolf, like my mama. Compared to regular wolves, volanas are more strong. The moon goddess had bestowed upon us a multitude of talents. I have not yet acquired these powers, though.

Nonetheless, I have spent my entire life learning how to fight and defend myself from some of the best gamma fighters and my father.

As they approached the arena and stood outside its doors, they could already hear wolves snarling at each other as they prepared for battle.

As I stepped inside, I quickly looked around. Every wolf was staring at each other, not looking at me at all. They had an enormous, vicious appearance that made me think of the gamma training videos I used to watch as a child.N

I moved into the arena and let the door close securely behind me. The largest wolf watched the fight taking place in front of him from the opposite side of the arena.

It was the professor, that is for sure.

He was a stunning dark wolf, almost blue in appearance due to the iridescent lighting dancing off his dense fur. His dark eyes flickered throughout the stadium before settling on mine.

I did not recognise him until he transformed back into a person, even though he had a strange appearance.

It was he.

The man in the hallway who I just kissed

My lecturer was the man I had kissed for the first time.