Chapter 9 Phantom’s Shadow: Secrets and Bower

Chapter 9 Phantom’s Shadow: Secrets and Power

Even after five years, just thinking about it made her heart race with fear.

The incident had too many implications–it absolutely couldn’t be exposed.

The only way to keep the secret buried forever was to completely destroy Tessa. That way, no one would

But Tessa had just returned, and rushing things would only raise suspicion. She would need to bide her time and plan carefully with Winona.

For the last two classes of the day, Tessa slept at her des. Once school ended, she grabbed her backpack and headed out.

The moment she stepped out of the school gates, she saw Nathaniel waiting for her.

She figured Mr. Lambert’s sudden change of heart had something to do with him.

Without waiting for Nathaniel to speak, Tessa opened the car door and got in.

Nathaniel’s carefully prepared speech evaporated. He couldn’t manage a single word.

“Landon, right? I saved you once, and now you’ve helped me. We’re even. Don’t come looking for me again, Tessa said, her striking blue eyes filled with rejection.

Landon’s status was too prominent. Worse, he had ties to that mysterious organization. Tessa wasn’t willing to let him disrupt the peace she’d worked so hard to achieve.

No matter how strange her feelings for him were, she wanted nothing to do with him.

“My life is worth a lot,” Landon replied evenly.

was have Nathaniel make a call to the Nayoris High principal. It was hardly a big deal. compared to what she’d done for

Nightshade Pack and the head of Thorne Corp.

anyone it wants. Why on

waver. “I’m just a delinquent who knows nothing but trouble. What could I

was rare for anyone to hold Landon’s gaze like that. She really

“Your medical skills.”

Tessa laughed. “What kind of joke is that? I’m

removing that bullet. If I hadn’t,

I’m not joking. Think

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waste any more time. She knew they wouldn’t give up, no matter what she

say so! Look at her she doesn’t even believe

teased.

Tessa as she stepped out of the

her phone began

persistent, ringing her phone over and over

she snapped. “I’m not

hung up.

as ever. When are you coming back?” Lina asked, unfazed by

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