By now, everyone knew that Queenie had been thrown in jail because of Tessa, and many were a little afraid of her.
Ysabel saw Tessa enter and immediately handed her a bottle of water.
“Tessie, don’t mind them. They’re just jealous of you.” Ysabel, worried she might be upset, quickly tried to comfort her.
Tessa twisted the cap open and took a sip.
Class hadn’t even started when Queenie’s mother arrived.
“Tessa, Queenie’s mom is looking for you,” a classmate by the window called out.
Tessa got up and stepped outside.
The moment Queenie’s mother saw Tessa, she hesitated.
“What is it?”
Tessa’s tone was indifferent, as if the woman in front of her had nothing to do with her.
“Tessa, I was wrong. Queenie was wrong. Please, have mercy and let her go! She’s still young. If she goes to prison now, her life will be ruined.” The arrogance in Marilyn’s voice was gone, replaced by desperation.
She never expected that a girl with no background could overpower her brother in court and have Queenie thrown in jail.
Now, her brother was powerless to do anything.
“Madam Locke, this isn’t up to me. Queenie broke the law. A few words from me won’t get her released.”
Even in the werewolf world, the law still ruled.
Marilyn, no longer caring about appearances, suddenly dropped to her knees before Tessa.
“I’m begging you; let Queenie go!”
Tessa frowned. What is she doing?
“I’ll give you anything you want, as long as you agree to let her go.” Then, as if remembering something, Marilyn added, “Didn’t you get kicked out of the Frostmoon Pack? If you like, Iceclaw Pack can take you in!”
There was a hint of arrogance in her voice, as if she were offering charity.
Tessa nearly laughed out loud.
Is being accepted by a mid-sized pack really something to be proud of?
She might have been exiled from Frostmoon Pack, but she had long since gained a loyal following.
If she wanted, a single call would bring her a powerful and united pack.
But she was used to being alone. She had never built her own pack, only establishing the Lightwing Order, a network of elite werewolf hackers, where she operated entirely online.
If it weren’t for her grandpa, she wouldn’t have even returned to the Sinclair family of Frostmoon Pack.
“I don’t need anything, and this isn’t something I can decide.” If you break the law, you face the consequences.
Marilyn, seeing that even after lowering herself, Tessa still refused, snapped.
She shot to her feet, pointing a finger at Tessa’s face as she shouted, “How can you be so heartless at your age? What did Queenie do to deserve prison? You’re just a worthless girl without a wolf; don’t think knowing a little law makes you untouchable! If you dare to go against the Locke family, I’ll make sure you won’t even see your death coming!”
As she spoke, Marilyn raised a hand to strike Tessa, but Tessa caught her wrist in an instant, her eyes narrowing dangerously.
“I’ve already given you plenty of respect by standing here and listening to you for this long. Stop going on and on like a shrew. If you’re unhappy with the verdict, you can appeal. Don’t waste time spouting useless nonsense here.”
Tessa had never been patient to begin with, and now, she had completely run out.
Marilyn was about to make a move, but someone yanked her back so hard that she almost fell to the ground.
“Who the hell…” Marilyn steadied herself, ready to curse at whoever had pulled her. But the moment she saw the newcomer, she didn’t dare utter a word.
Who is this man?
The pressure radiating from him was overwhelming. Just meeting his gaze left her paralyzed, unable to move, unable to speak.
This deep-seated fear, one that came from her very bones, was the absolute suppression of a superior-ranked wolf.
Landon had heard that Tessa had taken the afternoon off, so he came to check on her at the school. He hadn’t expected to witness this scene.
His cold gaze locked onto Marilyn as he unleashed his Alpha aura without hesitation and ordered, “Don’t ever appear in front of her again. If you do, I’ll make sure the Locke family is completely wiped out.”
This outcome was already the lightest punishment they could’ve received after trying to kidnap Ysabel.
Marilyn’s legs trembled violently, and she couldn’t even form a single word.
At that moment, Ysabel stepped outside and immediately spotted Landon. She rushed over to complain, “Uncle Landon! This woman keeps bullying Tessie!”
Landon was already a man of breathtaking beauty, with a tall, perfectly built frame and an aura of dominance. The moment he appeared, he became the center of attention.
Even the girls in the classroom were leaning against the windows, trying to get a better look at him.
Hearing that Queenie’s mother had been bullying Tessa, the students were all stunned.
Tessa is so strong. Who could possibly bully her?
With Landon’s single, dominance-charged command – “Get lost!” – Marilyn bolted in terror, as if lingering even a second longer would mean being ripped apart by him.
The evening class was Freya Knox’s physics lesson. When she arrived and took in the chaotic scene, she immediately opened her mouth, poised to reprimand someone.
However, the moment she saw Landon, the words caught in her throat.
“You are…”
Freya had never seen such a strikingly handsome man with such an overpowering presence. Standing before him, she couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of inadequacy.
Once Marilyn had left, Landon withdrew his Alpha pressure.
Hearing the teacher’s question, he responded politely, “Miss, nice to meet you. I’m Tessa’s guardian.”
Ysabel was stunned. Isn’t Uncle Landon my guardian? Since when did he become Tessie’s?
At the mention of Tessa’s name, Freya frowned slightly.
“Miss, please take good care of Tessa in the future,” Landon said politely.
“Of course.” Freya wasn’t particularly fond of Tessa, a student with a terrible reputation, but in front of this man, she simply couldn’t bring herself to refuse.
“Hmph! Not bullying Tessa would already be a miracle,” Ysabel muttered under her breath.
“Class is starting. Everyone, get inside,” Freya called out to the lingering students.
Tessa was about to follow them in when Landon caught her hand.
Feeling his grip, she stopped and turned to face him.
“Sir, do you need something else?” Freya was still keeping a close eye on Landon’s every move.
“Miss, I just need a few words with Tessa.”
Reluctantly, Freya stepped into the classroom, stealing one last glance at Landon. After all, no one could resist admiring something so captivating.
Once the students and teachers were inside, only Tessa and Landon remained on the field. He stood there, silently watching her, while she showed no impatience.
The breeze lifted strands of her hair, and in that moment, she stood there, effortlessly radiant and an undeniable force of brilliance.
Landon’s gaze softened unconsciously. Then, in a voice filled with warmth, he said, “Take a walk with me.”
Does he want to walk around campus?
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