Love the Wolfless Power Girl at First Sight

Chapter 532 Severed Paths, Shifting Loyalties

Avery’s heart was in turmoil.

But for their sake, he had to draw a line.

“That’s right. I am trying to cut ties with you. From now on, your path is yours, mine is mine. Don’t meddle in each other’s lives again.”

“Captain, how can you say that?” Steven protested, his voice trembling. “Didn’t you say we’d stick together? Even if you’re struggling now, we could’ve faced it as a team!”

How could he throw them away so easily?

“Don’t act on impulse, Captain. Whatever you’re facing, we can figure it out–together.” Steven looked around at the wreckage of the day, imagining what else might lie ahead. Today was bad. But what about tomorrow? Or the next time?

“Enough. Leave now. Or I won’t be so polite.” Avery raised his wolfbone dagger, the threat in his voice unmistakable.

“Captain!”

Steven couldn’t believe it. Even if they disagreed, this was too far. It hurt more than anything.

“Tessa, let’s go.” His voice cracked with disappointment. He never thought they’d come to this.

Tessa gave a silent nod.

“Avery, you don’t have to say anything more. We’ll leave.” She knew he was hurting.

But she didn’t agree with what he was doing.

being honest with him–friends who genuinely cared. There was no need for this cold

Tessa led the

them go, their backs growing

His chest ached.

had it come

now, all he

good was

It changed nothing.

of

were right. You’re not suited to lead the corps. If things keep going like this, we’re headed for

another added. “I’m going to speak with the old Captain about this. You’re not

worry. I’ll become the leader this corps

was born for

worked hard enough, maybe he could become what they

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You just don’t have the instinct. That girl earlier–Tessa–she’s

unshakable composure, and brutal decisiveness–that’s the kind

firmly, frowning. “She has nothing to do with the

didn’t want to drag Tessa into the bloodstained world of mercenaries. He just wanted her to live the

should

matter what Avery said, the others had already made

eyes, Tessa was exactly the person to lead the Wolfborn Corps

with Avery anymore. Instead, they

detail of the incident

we’ve watched Avery grow up. We know him better than anyone. He’s just not fit to lead the Wolfborn