Chapter 21 Unstoppable : Tessa's Courtroom Showdown Chapter 21 Unstoppable : Tessa's Courtroom Showdown 70 % +5 Free Coins " Quite the big talk . " Queenie sneered , arms crossed . She had been on the school's basketball team for years and was one of the star players . For Tessa , a girl without a wolf and no formal training , to challenge her was laughable . " Less talking , more playing . " Tessa replied flatly , her tone dripping with impatience . , Ysabel grabbed Tessa's arm , panic in her voice . " Tessic , you can't beat them ! They're on the team , and you …. you just had surgery yesterday ! " Tessa placed a reassuring hand on Ysabel's . " It's fine . Just wait over there . I'll be done soon . " " Such arrogance , " Queenie growled , her eyes gleaming with malice . " Ladies , she wants a challenge . Let's show her what we're made of . " A crowd quickly gathered around the court .. " Tessa , " Queenie declared loudly , " when you lose , you'll pack your things and leave Navoris High . No , better yet , leave Navoris altogether ." Tessa shrugged nonchalantly . " And if you lose ? " " Lose ? Ms. Sinclair , I think you're confused . I don't lose . " Everyone loses sometimes , " Tessa said , her tone indifferent .. " If I lose ," Queenie scoffed , " I'll beg for your mercy . " Tessa smirked faintly . " Confident , aren't you ? " " Scared ? You should be , " Queenie jeered . " But if you want to back out , crawl through my legs , and maybe I'll forgive you . " Tessa chuckled , shaking her head . This girl really thinks she's untouchable . Time to teach her a lesson . She took off her school blazer and tossed it to Ysabel , revealing her sharp athletic figure . " Wow , Tessie , you're so cool ! " Ysabel beamed . Everything Tessa did seemed effortlessly captivating . Her earlier worry melted away as she stood on the sidelines , phone in hand , ready to capture her friend's performance . Queenie gave a cold snort . Basketball was her domain , and there was no way she'd lose to a " wolf - less weakling . " The match began . Queenie started strong , executing a perfect layup that sent the ball smoothly through the hoop . " See that ? " Queenie taunted , hands on her hips . " Scared yet ? " The other four players hung back , smirking . Queenie was enough to take Tessa down ; they didn't even need to step in . III 1/2 17:07 Wed , Apr 16 G Chapter 21 Unstoppable : Tessa's Courtroom Showdown Tessa's expression remained calm and unreadable . ≥75 % 血 +5 Free Coins " What's scared ? Never heard of it , " Tessa replied , stepping up . With lightning speed , she intercepted the ball before Queenic could react . She stepped back beyond the three - point line , raised the ball - and hurled it directly into Queenie's stomach . " Whoa ! I thought she was going for a three - pointer ! " someone in the crowd exclaimed . " Yeah , right . She thinks she's York or something ? " another laughed . York had been a star on Navoris High's team before earning a scholarship to Navoris University " Tessa , give it up . Losing to Queenie isn't shameful . " The crowd's derisive laughter filled the air , but Tessa remained unfazed . " Sorry , " she said lazily . " Haven't played in a while ." Queenie , clutching her stomach , straightened slowly , her smugness replaced with wariness . Tessa's ball handling and precision weren't just good - they were exceptional , even compared to an awakened wolf like herself . " Continue , " Tessa said , her voice calm but commanding The next round began , and Queenie doubled down on her defense . She was determined to block Tessa , but with one swift move , Tessa intercepted the ball again . This time , she didn't hesitate . Stepping outside the three - point line , she sent the ball hurtling straight into Queenie's side . Queenie's teammates finally intervened , rushing to her side . " You're doing this on purpose ! " one of them accused , glaring at Tessa . Tessa smirked , her gaze icy . " Took you long enough to #gure that out . Guess your vision isn't great . " " You- ! " They were part of Navoris High's elite basketball team , yet they were being humiliated on their home court . " All five of you , " Tessa said , her tone sharp and dismissive , " come at me . I don't have time to play around . " The crowd gasped . " Tessa's insane . Five on one ? " " She's going to get destroyed ." But the confidence in Tessa's voice and the sharp precision of her movements had some wondering if she could actually pull this off .