“I’m telling the truth, Mr. Hamilton! It was Yara!” Ysabel pleaded, tears welling in her eyes as the adults refused to believe her.
“Ysabel, this has nothing to do with you. Go back to class,” Tessa said, surprised that Ysabel had intervened.
Ysabel stepped closer to Tessa. “Don’t worry, Tessa. I’ve got your back!”
For a moment, Tessa was stunned. It had been a long time since anyone had stood up for her like this.
“Mr. Quade, you see? They’re clearly working together,” Mrs. Zane sneered. “Expel them both! Students like this only tarnish Navoris High’s reputation.”
Unsure of Ysabel’s background, Mr. Quade hesitated.
“Mrs. Zane, perhaps we shouldn’t rush – “
“Mr. Quade, if you can’t handle this, I’ll escalate it to Mr. Lambert,” Mrs. Zane threatened.
Knowing the Zane family’s influence in Navoris, Mr. Quade felt cornered. He couldn’t afford to offend them.
“Then we’ll expel them both,” he said reluctantly.
“Expel who, exactly?” Nathaniel’s sharp voice interrupted from the doorway.
The beta of the Nightshade Pack stepped into the room, his Alpha’s Presence palpable as he held the door open for Landon.
Landon’s eyes swept the room and landed on Tessa, a flicker of surprise in his expression. He’d planned to check on her later, but here she was.
“And who are you?” Mr. Quade asked, though the imposing aura of these newcomers made it clear they weren’t ordinary people.
Landon and Nathaniel, as the alpha and beta of the Nightshade Pack, rarely interacted with werewolves of lower standing. Even the Thunder Pack’s beta families like the Zanes had no access to such high-ranking wolves.
Nathaniel, spotting Tessa, raised an eyebrow. “What a coincidence.”
Tessa frowned. Why do I keep running into these two everywhere?
“Who we are doesn’t matter,” Nathaniel said, stepping forward. “What matters is that you have no authority to expel either of them.”
Mrs. Zane snorted. “You think you can waltz in here and order us around? This is a school. If Mr. Quade says they’re expelled, then they’re expelled. What can you possibly do?”
Landon’s gaze turned cold. “Nathaniel, is the Zane family very influential?”
Nathaniel pretended to think. “Not that I’m aware of. What exactly do they do?”
Mrs. Zane scoffed. “They don’t even know the Zane family and yet dare to act so high and mighty here? How ridiculous.”
Nathaniel smirked. “And why exactly should we be impressed by the Zane family?”
“You’d better watch your mouth,” Mrs. Zane snapped, her confidence growing. “One phone call from me, and you won’t know what hit you!”
“Honestly, I’m trembling,” Nathaniel said mockingly. “What will I do if I lose my job? I have a big family to feed.”
Mrs. Zane, emboldened by his sarcasm, smirked. “If you apologize now, I might consider letting this go.”
Landon, however, had grown tired of the exchange. “Nathaniel, you have three hours. I want this so-called Zane family erased from Navoris.”
With that, Landon turned and walked out of the office, signaling Ysabel and Tessa to follow.
Mrs. Zane stared after him, stunned for a moment before breaking into laughter. “Did he just say he’d make the Zane family disappear? What nonsense. Who does he think he is, Nightshade Pack’s alpha, Landon?”
Even the Thunder Pack’s alpha wouldn’t dare make such a bold statement about the Zane family.
In Navoris, only Nightshade Pack’s alpha – Landon – could utter those words without hesitation.
After everyone left the office, Nathaniel immediately made a call.
“Hello, make sure the Zane family is out of Navoris within three hours.”
Mrs. Zane finally realized the gravity of the situation. Her legs wobbled as she barely managed to stand.
“Who… who are you people?” she stammered.
Nathaniel smirked. “Who is he? He’s the Landon you just mocked! Asking his niece to apologize? You’ve got some nerve!”
“Landon? That was Landon?” Mrs. Zane collapsed onto the sofa, stunned. She replayed everything she’d said and realized just how much trouble she’d caused.
“Mr. Quade, the Thorne family wants Ysabel’s identity to remain private. Not a word of this incident is to leave this office,” Nathaniel warned sharply.
“The Thorne family?” Mr. Quade’s voice shook as he processed the information. “Understood, not a single word.”
The Thorne family, with their immense influence, had always wanted Ysabel to live a simple life, away from unnecessary attention.
Nathaniel turned back to Mrs. Zane. “As for you, I suggest you leave Navoris as quickly as possible. Don’t doubt the alpha’s words.”
With that, Nathaniel strode out of the room confidently. Though his words were firm, he knew the alpha’s main reason for being here wasn’t Ysabel – it was Tessa. Ysabel had faced minor issues before, but Landon had never personally intervened. Could the alpha really care this much about Tessa?
Ysabel, meanwhile, was ecstatic that her uncle had come to the school to help her.
“Uncle, thank you! Please don’t tell my dad about this, or he’ll kill me!” she pleaded.
“Understood,” Landon said with a nod.
“Uncle, this is my classmate and new best friend, Tessa. She only got involved with Yara because she was standing up for me.” Ysabel beamed at Tessa.
“Have you eaten?” Landon asked, noting the time.
“Not yet! Uncle, are you taking us out to eat? Great! I want Lunar Harmony House’s special dishes!” Ysabel exclaimed excitedly.
“Fine,” Landon agreed.
“Really? Uncle, you’re the best!” Ysabel hugged his arm but immediately let go when she caught his icy gaze. She’d forgotten how much he disliked being touched.
“Ysabel, I have something to do. I’ll leave now,” Tessa said, trying to excuse herself.
Before she could leave, Ysabel grabbed her hand and held it tightly. “Tessa, you have to let me treat you! If you don’t come, it means you don’t consider me your friend.”
Ysabel’s earnestness and playful pout were impossible to resist.
“Fine,” Tessa relented. It’s just one meal, she reasoned.
At Lunar Harmony House, the manager had already prepared the best private room for Landon’s party.
Ysabel eagerly pulled Tessa to a seat. Landon, without hesitation, sat beside Tessa, much to Ysabel’s surprise.
“Tessa, let me introduce you properly! This is my uncle, Landon. From now on, you can call him ‘uncle’ too – just like me!”
Nathaniel, sipping water, nearly choked at her suggestion.
“Mr. Thorne,” Tessa corrected firmly. She had no intention of forming such a close relationship with him.
“Tessa, don’t be so formal! What’s mine is yours. My uncle is your uncle!” Ysabel teased.
“Ysabel,” Landon cut her off with a stern glance. The familial leap she was suggesting was too much.
Feeling Landon’s sharp gaze, Ysabel quickly quieted down.
“Tessa, where are you staying? Can I come visit you?” Ysabel asked, changing the subject.
“I’m at a hotel for now. I’ll find a place soon,” Tessa replied. She had no plans to stay with the Sinclair family.
“You’re looking for a place? Let me help!” Nathaniel jumped in enthusiastically, picking up on Landon’s subtle interest in Tessa.
“Yeah! Let Mr. Frost help. It’ll be so much easier,” Ysabel added.
“There’s no need. I can manage,” Tessa insisted.
“It’s no trouble at all. Helping a beautiful young lady is my honor,” Nathaniel said, leaving her no room to argue.
More Kickass Werewolf Reads
Dive into our collection of free werewolf romance novels—where fierce Alphas, daring heroines, and heart-stopping twists await. Every story burns with forbidden desire, loyalty, and destiny. Don’t wait—here’s a world where love bites hard and nothing is stronger than the call of the mate.
Leave a Reply