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.

to the Nayoris High principal. It was hardly a big deal. compared to what she’d done

of the Nightshade Pack and the head of Thorne Corp.

Corp can recruit anyone it wants. Why on earth is the alpha so fixated

a delinquent who knows nothing but trouble. What could I possibly have that

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

“Your medical skills.”

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

If I

not joking. Think about it

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waste any more time. She knew they wouldn’t give up,

to date her, just say so! Look at her she doesn’t even believe your

teased.

eyes lingered on Tessa as she stepped out of

phone began ringing. She danced at the

the caller was persistent, ringing her phone over and over until she finally picked

important,” she snapped. “I’m

hung up.

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

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