Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 22: The Reckoning

Chapter 22: The Reckoning

The whistle blew, signaling the continuation of the game.

Five players encircled Tessa, their movements calculate and aggressive, but she remained calm, effortlessly maneuvering through their attempts to trap her.

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Queenie shot a glance at her teammates, her eyes filled with malicious intent. If skill couldn't win the game, they would resort to underhanded tactics.

"Target her legs. Make sure she can't walk out of here," one of the teammates whispered, her voice dripping with malice.

Tessa instantly recognized their intent, and a sharp chill settled in her gaze. They wanted to play dirty? Fine. She wasn't one to back down.

As Queenie lunged forward with a vicious kick aimed at Tessa's shin, Tessa leapt gracefully into the air, her body soaring as she executed a flawless layup.

The crowd erupted.

"Did you see that? Her jump is insane!"

"She's like a pro!"

The ball swished through the hoop, and Tessa landed effortlessly, meeting Queenie's shocked gaze with an impassive expression.-

Over the next ten minutes, the match became a one-woman show. Tessa dominated the court, weaving through her opponents with ease and scoring relentlessly. The school's basketball team, which had prided itself on its prowess, was humiliated.

When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read 50-0,

around the

their faces red with embarrassment. The crowd's murmurs felt like jeers, driving the humiliation deeper. They had never lost so badly, let alone

sprinted onto the court, throwing her

was amazing! You could totally

gently pushed Ysabel away,

of a deal," she replied, brushing

her fists. How had Tessa become this strong? She couldn't believe

of her teammates whispered, eager

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Chapter 22: The Reckoning

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voice was light, but her words carried a weight that stopped them in their tracks. "Queenie, don't

stirred, their attention

no need to take things so far," one of

"Yeah, let it go.".

you made the terms yourself. Or are you saying you're

talk about letting it go' now. If Tessie had

The thought of kneeling and begging for forgiveness in

confidence just a moment ago?" Tessa's voice remained detached, but her piercing gaze demanded

weight of the crowd's judgment. Slowly, she sank

she muttered, her voice barely

I can't hear you," Ysabel demanded, her tone

sorry!" Queenie shouted, her voice cracking as

her expression cold and disapproving. She rushed to Queenie's side, pulling her to

gone too

clung to