The Professor's Second Chance Mate

Chapter 21a

Nerves skittered through me as I walked to class the next morning. For a moment, I thought I saw Haden in the middle of the courtyard, but when I turned to look, he was gone. At this early hour, only a few sporadic students dotted the lawns of the wide-open courtyard, all of them were headed somewhere, though none of them were Haden. He simply vanished. If he was here, there was no way he could have disappeared that fast. There was nowhere to hide. Obviously, I’d imagined it. I was on my way to Kelton’s class anyway. Despite the nerves fluttering within me at the thought of seeing my mate again, that prospect put my wandering mind at rest.

Besides, Haden didn’t do anything to me. He’s been sweet, actually. A little flirty maybe, but harmless. It’s just that there’s something odd about him. He gives off an air of absolute confidence, like nothing in the world could harm him. Like an Alpha, or a king. Only he doesn’t smell like a shifter. Sounds odd, but he smells of power. Raw power. Like ozone or something. Besides, little outsider me is the last person that should be judging people for being weird. Guilt flashed through me at the thought.

As soon as I walked in the classroom, my mate’s scent struck me hard, effectively hammering all thoughts of Haden from my mind. My eyes whipped right to the man I was trying not to look at. Oh fu@k, he personified the sexy professor image. I’ll be his naughty student. I could order one of those super short pleated skirts and bend over that desk. I never thought about role play before, but right now… god damn. It was so hard not to march right up to him and claim his lips in front of the whole damn class. Maya, too, wanted to make sure everyone in this room knew who he belonged to. And good Goddess, the man’s pressed blue shirt and khakis hugged in all the right ways. I knew the moment he sensed my presence. His eyes flicked up and flashed gold so quickly that if anyone noticed it was likely they’d dismiss it as a trick of the light. My eyes trailed down to the slight bulge at his crotch. Whoa! I did that. I unintentionally grinned wickedly.

“Darling,” his husky voice sounded in my head, laced with both want and warning. I should have ceased my visual feast at that, but I didn’t. His voice sent shivers of desire shooting across my skin. I so badly wanted to test his patience.

Sit, Maya’s demand shocked me. I shook the brewing dirty thoughts from my head and did as my wolf commanded. Maya was usually pushing for me to tease him. I can’t imagine that anyone had a hornier inner-wolf than I. So if she wanted me to give it a rest, I must really have been pushing it. Stupidly, that gave me another wicked little thrill.

Just… one of us needs to stay in control. It felt like you were ready to jump him right here. Maya commented. I could feel her restlessness. Despite normally egging me on, she always seemed perfectly in control. It was always me that let my emotions get the best of me.

This time she felt on edge. Wolves are typically possessive creatures, especially Alphas. And that’s what she was without a doubt. For the first time, it felt like she was struggling with her self-control.

Mmm. I hummed, need still vibrating through my body.

Though Maya didn’t verbally respond, I could feel her huffy, equally frustrated response. At heart, I know she wanted to jump his bones as much as I did. It was a struggle to concentrate during class.

After class, I wanted to stay, the mate bond was buzzing with need. Just touching him would help to calm me, but I had stuff to do, and I knew he did too. A couple of students had mobbed him as soon as he dismissed us. I refuse to be the reason he gets into trouble.

“My office, darling. 2pm.” He mind-linked me as I headed for the door.

“As you wish”, I smiled my best teasing smile.

At 2pm exactly I was anxiously knocking Kelton’s office door. My heart fluttered and I straightened my shirt as I blew out a calming breath.

No need to be nervous you nitwit. He already claimed us. Maya, back to her usual self, commented.

“You wanted to see me professor?” I asked as innocently as I could. I even battered my lashes, I felt stupid for trying to be sexy. Flirting was still new to me.

“Everyday, for the rest of my life,” he answered without missing a beat.

Aawww….

My heart, on the other hand, did skip a beat.

Thank you, Goddess, he’s so perfect, I internally prayed.

I flipped the little lock on his door as I closed it behind me. Then, feeling brave, I winked at him.

“I want you,” I murmured in my best attempt at a sexy, confident voice.

“You have me. Whenever, wherever, and however you want. I am yours,” he replied. I watched as he strode to his chair, took his seat and rocked back in his chair stretching his arms back and lacing his fingers behind his head. My mouth was drier than a damn desert. Now I get why Ally joked that Haden makes her thirsty.

“Now, my darling, what specifically do you want?” He pushed with a devious smirk. He rolled his hips slightly, drawing my eyes to exactly what I wanted.

I was also new at this dirty talk business and hoped I didn’t come off too cheesy.

“I need you inside me. Right here. Right now.”

“Hhhhhhmm, well you own me, my darling. Come and take what you need,” he hummed as he double tapped his thigh. His eyes flashing gold as he watched me stalk toward him.

Excitement filled me. I’d never taken the initiative like this before, but he makes me feel so wanted, so confident. Yet I knew he would never reject my advances. Still, I had to bite my bottom lip to prevent my stupid giddy grin from growing.

When I slid onto his lap, he groaned softly, appreciatively. So hot.

Patiently, he waited for me to make the first move. New, scary, territory for me I leaned forward, cupped his face, leaned forward and kissed him. As I arched into him, he groaned again as I felt his arms wrap around me, and his hard need twitch beneath me. I honestly felt like I could survive on those groans alone.

Oh goddess, Kelton knew how to use his tongue. As magical as this was. I needed more.

He broke our kiss and grinned. “Alexa, play classic rock.” I raised an eyebrow. “You can make a s*x playlist later if you like, for now I just want to drown out any potentially revealing noises.”

“Are you saying I’m too loud?” I sucked in a breath. “Oh my goddess,” I muttered to myself and looked away. I was so embarrassed. But of course, he heard.

“Look at me,” he commanded, gently grasping my chin and tilting my face toward him. “No, you are not too loud. In fact, nothing would give me greater pleasure than to hear you scream for me. But I doubt you’re ready for the department head to catch us, are you?” I shook my head, biting my lip, to prevent the crazy smile that was once again trying to form.

He pulled me close and nibbled my mark. Neck kisses were apparently my kryptonite. A strangled mix between a sigh and moan escaped. He could ask me for the moon right now, and I’d get it for him.