(Selene)
It feels so good that I was able to walk around with Alexander without having to worry about anyone. But I didn't miss the looks on everyone's faces, including Lena's.
I know what they were all thinking. 'Oh, she's f*****g her professor now to get good grades.' I could practically hear their whispers. It didn't bother me as much as it used to, though.
I’ve grown used to the stares, and I know Alexander doesn't care. If anything, the way he looked at me as we walked down the hallway was a silent declaration that none of that mattered to him.
Still, the feeling of freedom was new—no more hiding, no more pretending. I felt a rush of excitement when I realized I didn’t need to worry about sneaking around or making up excuses.
We could only be together outside of campus, but we
