Ares-Valentine Academy (Ares-Valentine Duology Book 1) by S.P. Woods

Magical Academy/New Adult - Rejected Mates - Dual POV Harper wants anything but to attend the Realm's most elite magical university, the Ares-Valentine Academy. A tragic event in her history has her feeling like she has to go. She's barely fitting in when her professor makes her feel more unwelcome than anyone else. The academy's newest professor has had a nearly life-long goal fueling his every step. He's well aware of the dangers of his path of vengeance. No one will stop him, or get in his way. *This book does end on a cliffhanger. The story will conclude with book 2 of the duology.