Love the Wolfless Power Girl at First Sight

Chapter 539 Back to the Beat

At the same time, the energy crystals Tessa had sent began making their mark.

Xavier spent three full days and nights locked inside the formation simulation chamber, working with those shimmering, ice–blue stones.

When the modified Coldfang formations showed a 30% improvement in simulated battle outcomes, he found himself staring at the crystals–watching the energy swirling inside–and suddenly, he remembered a much younger Avery, cradling a guitar, humming and strumming with a look of pure joy. Those fingers… they were never meant to carry the scent of blood.

That evening, just as Avery and Scarface finalized next month’s training plan, Xavier summoned his son to the study.

“Tessa was right,” Xavier said, his voice lacking its usual steel. “The Coldfang Mercenaries don’t need you to inherit. You really are better suited to music.”

He looked at his son, a rare softness in his tone. “It was always something you never wanted. That wasn’t fair.”

me

-forcing this on you, dragging you into

Avery opened his mouth to speak, but Xavier raised a hand to stop him.

“Go,” he said simply. “Go do what you love.”

to face the window, watching the Coldfang banner fluttering fiercely in the

with that, he walked out of

schedule they’d just finalized. The sunset filtered through. the window, casting a golden glow across

jolted like something had burst inside it, pure elation flooding through

of Scarface’s records, the tense moments under his

was still there–but now,

whispered to the empty room, voice trembling with

break free… like a caged wolf catching the

Mercenaries‘ base, fingers flying across his phone screen as he typed a message–only realizing after hitting send that his hands were still shaking: “Tessa, meet

news.”

moment Avery sat down, he slapped the training schedule

dad… he really

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his Adam’s apple bobbed hard. “Scarface’s been officially promoted to deputy, commander. When my dad listened to his report today, he couldn’t even keep a straight face – you were right. He knew all along who was better suited… he just didn’t want

with her coffee, then looked up with a soft smile. “Told you–no

untied.”

vow. “If you hadn’t found those crystals, if you hadn’t pushed me to track Scarface’s

him off with a grin. “No need for thank–yous. I just want you back in Avery Band.

“Tessa…” Avery’s voice caught.