As Helen Bradfield said goodbye to the last of her students, she felt a sense of relief wash over her. The class had been particularly draining, and she was eager to get home and relax.
Helen was the epitome of grace and elegance. Her tall frame was accentuated by her long, curly auburn hair that cascaded down her back in loose waves. Her amber eyes sparkled with intelligence and a hint of amusement, making the woman an instantly likable person. Her impeccable sense of style was apparent at the age of thirty-seven, showing in every ensemble she wore, whether it was while delivering a lecture or performing routine admin tasks on campus.
A true academic at heart, Helen received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California before moving on to earn her PhD in th
