Katrina
Turns out my first midterm of the day is with Professor Luka, which means that Kayla will be there too. My stomach is in knots as Beckett, and I make our way to the classroom.
"Are you going to tell me what's going on between you and Luka?" Beckett asks as we draw near.
"What are you doing going to class anyway?" I ask, bypassing his question, wanting to avoid talking about the event I saw, even though it was all I could think about, the images running through my mind on replay.
"I'm just dropping you off before I head over to Simmins office. I want to see if he's checked in with his secretary." Beckett replies, thankfully dropping the Luka subject.
"Oh," I respond, nodding, hesitating outside the classroom door.
"You might hear some comments or get some remarks about Luka going easy on you. Just ignore them. And Luka might go harder on you just to prove a point, but remember that you've got this!" Beckett whispers in my ear as he bends down to kiss me. "I believe in you a hundred percent, darling. And if you ace this test, I'll even give you a special surprise."
His words become huskier and breathier over "special surprise," causing me to clench my thighs together as my body becomes overwhelmed with a need that only Bekett can satisfy.
"Well, I better ace this midterm then," I reply, with a wink giving him a kiss, before reluctantly turning and opening the door, taking in a deep breath as I prepare for the Hell I'm about to enter.
Luka's head whips up, his attention turning from the student he's talking to, to me as soon as I enter the room, his attention thrown by my aura calling out to his. A few of the students catcall with excitement, the majority start whispering loudly amongst themselves, and others make loud snide remarks.
"No wonder why she was assigned tutoring after class."
"I heard Professor Luka's been bunking with her."
"I bet she promised to suck his cock after class if he gives her an A on the exam."
"What a whore. I can't believe the four princes weren't enough for her."
"Hilda was right. She's a megaslut. Sleeping with a professor."
I held my head high, and ignored the comments, continuing down the stairs to the front of the classroom, noting with relief that Kayla wasn't in her usual seat. Taking my seat, I take a quick look at Luka. He's still staring at me, even though he's talking to the student in front of him now. The look in his eyes is pleading. He wants to talk, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to yet. I know we will have to talk sooner rather than later. Maybe I'll do it after the Midterms today. I have this class, and then I have my self-defense class.
Miles' will be with me in class, but he told me the board informed him that he was in no way to assist me during the midterm or give the midterm to me. He also told me that before class, he would tell the Professor that I would not be pairing off with Hilda today. For Hilda's safety, not my own. Miles had joked that we didn't want to start a war between Zeus and Thor, but I doubt Zeus would come to my aid if a war broke out.
Giving Luka a soft smile, I turn my attention to the book in front of me, wondering if I should try to get a quick study session in beforehand, but as soon as I go to open the cover, Luka's voice bellows out, quieting the class.
"Welcome to Mid-Term. Today's class will start with a multiple-choice test. You can groan all you want to, but the test is mandatory. If you fail it, the highest you can get on your midterm is a C. That might be A-Okay for most of you, but for the pristine few that want higher careers in society, you'll need to do better than that."
The chorus of groans are quieted as Luka begins to hand out the exam. "You'll have thirty minutes to complete the written portion of the midterm. After the written exam is over, we'll move on to the visual presentation."
"So, does Katrina even need to participate? Being her Fated and all, I'm sure you'll make sure she passes her exam." An obnoxious voice asks from the back of the classroom.
"I won't be grading Katrina's midterm exam," Luka states, surprising me, my head whipping up as I stay at him, brows raised.
"I'll be grading, Katrina." A petite elderly woman announces, having silently made her way into the classroom. "Mistress Crandall at your service, your highness." She smiles, bowing her head at me, using my unofficial title, "The board sent me over as soon as we heard that you'd been Fated to a Professor. We can't have the future Queen's good name sullied by mere speculation of cheating."
"Any other questions before we move on?" Luka asks the question, "Alright, didn't think so. Your time begins now."
He takes his seat with a flourish, glancing at me one more time, giving me a look I can only decipher as encouragement before turning his attention to Mistress Crandall, making small talk while we take our exams.
**AUTHOR'S NOTE**
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*More chapters to come soon. I'm currently working on another update. Wanted to get something posted in the meantime. xoxo-Marriah*
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