Chapter 16 Shadows of Rivalry: Tessa’s Unyielding Resolve

Chapter 16 Shadows of Rivalry: Tessa’s Unyielding Resolve

That feeling again.

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Just like the first time their eyes met, Tessa found herself captivated by Landon’s deep, penetrating gaze. It was as if the rest of the world had disappeared, leaving only him.

Her usually steady heartbeat raced uncontrollably,

They were so close that she could catch the faint, comforting scent of pinewood from him. It was intoxicating. A strange, unfamiliar desire to step even closer stirred within her.

For all her capabilities, Tessa was a complete novice when it came to matters of the heart. Realizing how out of sorts she felt, she quickly averted her eyes and took a step back to create some distance.

Landon noticed her sudden retreat and immediately spoke to diffuse her discomfort. “You don’t have to overthink it. I didn’t mean anything by it.”

Though it wasn’t entirely true. Landon did feel something for her, but Tessa was young, and he had no intention of scaring her.

“I didn’t overthink anything.” Tessa replied tersely, trying to push down the unfamiliar emotions bubbling up inside her. She turned abruptly and went inside, closing the door firmly behind her.

The moment the door shut, Flex’s voice. echoed in Landon’s mind through their Mind Link.

definitely mad because you

responded calmly,

almost annoyed expression, Landon

detached. But tonight, he’d seen a glimpse of something new–something

a while but fell asleep almost immediately, the events of the day having

dropped Queenie

been Queenie’s first time, and while she was inexperienced, she believed that’s what ment liked–innocent

She wanted to

find you when I’m

not be? You

me later.” Queenie clung to him, willing to

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attention.

leave immediately. Instead, he lingered outside Navoris High, waiting

spotted Tessa approaching the school gates,

national team,” he said with a

night who lu been staring at her. She didn’t bother. responding, brushing past him without a

York’s lips curled into an amused smile. He caught

to her.

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