Richard My muscles tensed and un-tensed as I made my way to my office to pack up my belongings. It had taken everything in me to say those words to Mia and walk away from her like that. It made my blood boil that these lesser creatures could do so much to impede my happiness – my freedom to be with my mate. I growled as I turned into a corridor, causing the students around to jump back in surprise. But I didn't care, I wanted to punch the walls. Composure. My wolf whispered. My throat hurt as I struggled between the urge to wallow in anger and bitterness and the truth that when in Rome I had to act like the Romans. If I did something out of place and gave the panel even more ammunition against me it wouldn't be good for Mia and me. I swallowed the lump in my throat and let out a low