Chapter 45 Take a Walk With Me " I've already given you plenty of respect by standing here and listening to you for this long . Stop going on and on like a shrew . If you're unhappy with the verdict , you can appeal . Don't waste time spouting useless nonsense here . " Tessa had never been patient to begin with , and now , she had completely run out . Marilyn was about to make a move , but sonicone yanked her back so hard that she almost fell to the ground . " Who the hell … " Marilyn steadied herself , ready to curse at whoever had pulled her . But the moment she saw the newcomer , she didn't dare utter a word . Who is this man ? The pressure radiating from him was overwhelming . Just meeting his gaze left her paralyzed , unable to move , unable to speak . This deep - seated fear , one that came from her very bones , was the absolute suppression of a superíor- ranked wolf . -Landon had heard that Tessa had taken the afternoon off , so he came to check on her at the school . He hadn't expected to witness this scene . His cold gaze locked onto Marilyn as he unleashed his Alpha aura without hesitation and ordered , " Don't ever appear in front of her again . If you do , I'll make sure the Locke family is completely wiped out . " This outcome was already the lightest punishment they could've received after trying to kidnap Ysabel . Marilyn's legs trembled violently , and she couldn't even form a single word . At that moment , Ysabel stepped outside and immediately spotted Landon . She rushed over to complain , " Uncle Landon ! This woman keeps bullying Tessie ! " Landon was already a man of breathtaking beauty , with a tall , perfectly built frame and an aura of dominance . The moment he appeared , he became the center of attention . Even the girls in the classroom were leaning against the windows , trying to get a better look at him . Hearing that Queenie's mother had been bullying Tessa , the students were all stunned , Tessa is so strong . Who could possibly bully her ? With Landon's single , dominance - charged command - Get lost ! " - Marilyn bolted in terror , as if lingering even a second longer would mean being ripped apart by him . The evening class was Freya Knox's physics lesson . When she arrived and took in the chaotic scene , she immediately opened her mouth , poised to reprimand someone . However , the moment she saw Landon , the words caught in her throat . " You are … " 1/2 08:24 Thu , Apr 24 G Chapter 45 Take a Walk With Me before him , she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of inadequacy . Once Marilyn had left , Landon withdrew his Alpha pressure . 24 % Finished . Hearing the teacher's question , he responded politely , Miss , nice to meet you . I'm Tessa's guardian ." Ysabel was stunned . Isn't Uncle Landon my guardian ? Sine when did he become Tessie's ? At the mention of Tessa's name , Freya frowned slightly " Miss , please take good care of Tessa in the future ," Landon said politely . " Of course ." Freya wasn't particularly fond of Tessa , a student with a terrible reputation , but in front of this man , she simply couldn't bring herself to refuse.- " Hmph ! Not bullying Tessa would already be a miracle , Ysabel muttered under her breath . " Class is starting . Everyone , get inside ," Freya called out to the lingering students . Tessa was about to follow them in when Landon caught her hand . Feeling his grip , she stopped and turned to face him . " Sir , do you need something else ? " Freya was still keeping a close eye on Landon's every move . " Miss , I just need a few words with Tessa . " Reluctantly , Freya stepped into the classroom , stealing one last glance at Landon . After all , no one could resist admiring something so captivating . Once the students and teachers were inside , only Tessa and Landon remained on the field . He stood there , silently watching her , while she showed no impatience . The breeze lifted strands of her hair , and in that moment , she stood there , effortlessly radiant and an undeniable force of brilliance . Landon's gaze softened unconsciously . Then , in a voice filled with warmth , he said , " Take a walk with me . " 244 2/2 500.24