Chapter I Fate in the Moonlit Shadows Chapter 1 Fate in the Moonlit Shadows 843.78 % +5 Free Coins The summer nights in Falindale were unbearably hot , with the air seemingly ablaze , stirring a restless uncase . After the evening classes at school , Tessa Sinclair , as always , waited until most of her classmates had left before heading home on her bike . She took a secluded lley , a shortcut that shaved more than twenty minutes off her commute despite its isolation . However , before she could exit the alley , her sharp nose caught the distinct , overwhelming scent of blood . She wasn't unfamiliar with the smell . While another teenage female werewolf might have panicked and fled . Tessa calmly continued pedaling forward . Sure enough , five minutes later , she came upon a fierce battle deep within the alley . Ahead , a group of at least a dozen towering , muscular werewolves exuding raw savagery surrounded a single man with an extraordinary presence . These werewolves , their muscles taut and eyes glinting with ferocity , growled deeply , their snarling faces illuminated by the moonlight . The man they encircled was drenched in blood , but he was still valiantly fending off their attacks . Tessa , however , could tell he was badly injured - he wouldn't last much longer . Well , this is a nuisance . Balancing one foot on the ground and the other on her bike's pedal , one hand in her uniform pocket and the other lightly resting on the handlebars , Tessa let out a sharp whistle , drawing the attention of everyone involved . The sound caused both sides to pause and look her way This allowed Tessa to clearly see who the injured man was . He was Landon Thorne , the alpha of the Nightshade Pack , the most powerful werewolf pack on the Montedra continent . But the Nightshade Pack was based in Navoris - what was Landon , their alpha , doing in an out - of - the - way place like Falindale ? " Unless you want to die , leave now ! " barked the leader of the werewolves , clearly dismissing her as an unawakened teenage werewolf . Tessa frowned , irritation flashing in her eyes . " You're blocking my way , " she said flatly . " Do you have a death wish ? " the leader snapped , his patience wearing thin . They had been waiting for the perfect opportunity to attack Landon while he was alone , Poisoned and unable to shift into his wolf form , Landon was vulnerable . This was their best chance to kill 1/2 YTEU , A Chapter I Fate in the Moonlit Shadows him , and they couldn't afford interruptions . With a sharp glance from their leader , two of the werewolves immediately started toward Tessa . But before they could reach her , Tessa placed her other foot on the bike pedal and rode straight toward the pack , charging at them with reckless speed . In a single second , her bike rammed into one of the werewolves , sending him sprawling to the ground . Tessa used the momentum to push herself off the bike seat , flipping into the air and landing a double kick squarely on another werewolf's face . The leader snarled at the sight of the girl attacking his men . " Kill them both ! " he barked . They were running out of me . If Nightshade Pack reinforcements arrived , they'd lose their chance to eliminate Landon forever . Landon , though barely clinging to consciousness , forced himself to rally . He was the alpha of the Nightshade Pack : He couldn't afford to die here . Tessa hadn't planned to stick around . She intended to teach these werewolves a lesson and leave . However , as she passed by Landon , her gaze inadvertently locked with his , Suddenly , her heartbeat raced out of control . At the same time , when Landon's eyes met hers , an intense , fiery sensation ignited in his chest and spread like wildfire . It felt as if every cell in his body was set ablaze , filling him with renewed vigor and passion . He could no longer see or hear anything else - his world had narrowed down to her alone . " Mate … " he murmured , the word slipping from his lips as if by instinct . 2/2 16:52 Wed , Apr 16 G Chapter 2 The Alpha's Shadowed Fate Chapter 2 The Alpha's Shadowed Fate The bike that had just shot forward came to an abrupt Balt under Tessa's control . + Free Coins She had been ready to leave , but a gut feeling stopped her . If she left Landon behind , she'd regret it for the rest of her life . With a sigh , she changed her mind and decided to lend him a hand . The next moment , Tessa tossed aside her bike , stopped holding back her true abilities , and instantly teleported into the midst of the werewolves . Without a weapon , she swiftly disarmed two of the werewolves and engaged in hand - to - hand combat against the group . The leader , watching Tessa's swift and brutal moves , straightened his posture , his expression growing serious . How can an unawakened teenage female werewolf possess such strength ? But now wasn't the time to dwell on that . " Kill them both ! " the leader ordered coldly . No matter what , Landon had to die tonight . Tessa maneuvered past the fray and stopped beside Landon . " Still alive ? " " Not dead yet ," Landon replied , his gaze fixed on her . At 27 , Landon had yet to meet his destined mate . But now , something about this young girl felt … different . If only I weren't poisoned , he thought bitterly . Fler could confirm if she's really my mate . But his wolf , Flex , had gone dormant after sustaining severe injuries trying to save him . Now wasn't the time to focus on such things . The remaining werewolves rushed toward them again . " Look out ! " Landon , wounded , managed to call out just as Tessa launched herself back into action . Her movements were precise , powerful , and effortless , taking on the entire group without breaking a sweat . Each strike was executed with cool confidence and efficiency When she finally had the werewolves sprawled on the ground . Tessa kicked one aside and turned toward Landon " Done . You're welcome , " she said , mounting her bike to leave . was almost 11 p.m. , and she needed to get home . 1/3 16:52 Weo , Apr 16 Chapter 2 The Alpha's Shadowed