His Obsession (Professor Alaric Vale)
Control over his classroom. Control over his reputation. Control over every thought that crossed his mind. For years, he had perfected it—burying impulses, silencing distractions, living with a discipline so sharp it cut away anything unnecessary. Until Ciara walked into his class. She wasn’t just intelligent—she was exceptional. The kind of brilliance that demanded attention without asking for it. Every answer she gave was precise, every movement deliberate, every glance unknowingly provocative in the way it lingered just a second too long. And he noticed. At first, it was harmless. He told himself it was nothing more than academic fascination. A professor recognizing potential. Encouraging excellence. But then he started remembering things he shouldn’t. The exact sound of her voice when she said his name. The way her eyes met his without hesitation. The rhythm of her footsteps leaving the classroom. It seeped into him—quiet, invasive, impossible to ignore.
About His Obsession (Professor Alaric Vale)
Control over his classroom. Control over his reputation. Control over every thought that crossed his mind. For years, he had perfected it—burying impulses, silencing distractions, living with a discipline so sharp it cut away anything unnecessary. Until Ciara walked into his class. She wasn’t just intelligent—she was exceptional. The kind of ...Read more