Chapter 14 Shadows of Influence : Tessa and the Alpha's Intentions +5 Free Coins Chapter 14 Shadows of Influence : Tessa and the Alpha's Intentions After everyone left the office . Nathaniel immediately made a call . " Hello , make sure the Zane family is out of Navoris within three hours . " Mrs. Zane finally realized the gravity of the situation . Her legs wobbled as she barely managed to stand . " Who … who are you people ? " she stammered . Nathaniel smirked . " Who is he ? He's the Landon you just mocked ! Asking his niece to apologize ? You've got some nerve ! " " Landon ? That was Landon ? " Mrs. Zane collapsed onto the sofa , stunned . She replayed everything she'd said and realized just how much trouble she'd caused . " Mr. Quade , the Thorne family wants Ysabel's identity to remain private . Not a word of this incident is to leave this office , Nathaniel warned sharply . " The Thorne family ? " Mr. Quade's voice shook as he processed the information . " Understood , not a single word . The Thorne family , with their immense influence , had always wanted Ysabel to live a simple life , away from unnecessary attention . Nathaniel turned back to Mrs. Zane . " As for you , I suggest you leave Navoris as quickly as possible . Don't doubt the alpha's words . " With that , Nathaniel strode out of the room confidently . Though his words were firm , he knew the alpha's main reason for being here wasn't Ysabel - it was Tessa Ysabel had faced minor issues before , but Landon had never personally intervened . Could the alpha really care this much about Tessa ? Ysabel , meanwhile , was ecstatic that her uncle had come to the school to help her . " Uncle , thank you ! Please don't tell my dad about this , or he'll kill me ! " she pleaded . " Understood , " Landon aid with a nod . " Uncle , this is my classmate and new best friend , Tessa . She only got involved with Yara because she was standing up for me . " Ysabel beamed at Tessa . " Have you eaten ? " Landon asked , noting the time . " Not yet ! Uncle , are you taking us out to eat ? Great ! I want Lunar Harmony House's special dishes ! " Ysabel exclaimed excitedly . " Fine , Landon agreed . " Really ? Uncle , you're the best ! " Ysabel hugged his arm but immediately let go when she caught his icy gaze . She'd forgotten how much he disliked being touched . " Tessa , I have something to do . I'll leave now , " Tessa said , trying to excuse herself . 1/3 MEU , API Chapter 14 Shadows of Influence : Tessa and the Alpha's Intentions . 76 % 1 45 Free Cons Before she could leave , Ysabel grabbed her hand and led it tightly . " Tessa , you have to let me treat you ! If you don't come , it means you don't consider me your end . " Ysabel's earnestness and playful pout were impossible to resist . " Fine ." Tessa relented . It's just one meal , she reasoned . At Lunar Harmony House , the manager had already prepared the best private room for Landon's party . Ysabel eagerly pulled Tessa to a seat . Landon , without esitation , sat beside Tessa , much to Ysabel's surprise . " Tessa , let me introduce you properly ! This is my uncle Landon . From now on , you can call him ' uncle ' too - just like me ! " Nathaniel , sipping water , nearly choked at her suggestion . " Mr. Thome , " Tessa corrected firmly . She had no intention of forming such a close relationship with him . " Tessa , don't be so formall What's mine is yours . My uncle is your uncle ! " Ysabel teased . " Ysabel , " Landon cut her off with a stern glance . The familial leap she was suggesting was too much . Feeling Landon's sharp gaze , Ysabel quickly quieted down . " Tessa , where are you staying? Can I come visit you ? " Ysabel asked , changing the subject . " I'm at a hotel for now . I'll find a place soon , " Tessa replied . She had no plans to stay with the Sinclair family . " You're looking for a place ? Let me help ! " Nathaniel jumped in enthusiastically , picking up on Landon's subtle interest in Tessa . " Yeah ! Let Mr. Frost help . It'll be so much easier , " Ysabel added . " There's no need . I can manage , " Tessa insisted . " It's no trouble at all . Helping a beautiful young lady is my honor , " Nathaniel said , leaving her no room to argue . As the food was served , both Ysabel and Landon began placing dishes onto Tessa's plate Ysabel couldn't believe her eyes - her uncle had never done such a thing for anyone , not even her . After lunch , Landon personally drove both girls back to school . Later that evening , he even came to pick them up after their night classes . Ysabel was overwhelmed with gratitude , thinking Landon was going out of his way to comfort her after the Incident . After dropping Ysabel off at the Thorne family estate , she turned to her uncle . " Uncle , you better make sure Tessa gets home safely . Don't you dare bully her ! you do , I'll … I'll .. " She faltered , realizing she couldn't bring herself to threaten him . " Never mind . You wouldn't bully her anyway Once Ysabel was inside , Landon turned the car around Without Ysabel present , Tessa dropped her 2/3 16:55 Wed , Apr 16 GD . Chapter 14 Shadows of Influence : Tessa and the Alpha's Intentions pretense . " Mr. Thorne , what exactly do you want from me ? " she asked directly . 3/3