Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 16 Shadows of Rivalry: Tessa's Unyielding Resolve

Chapter 16 Shadows of Rivalry: Tessa's Unyielding Resolve

That feeling again.

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Just like the first time their eyes met, Tessa found herself captivated by Landon's deep, penetrating gaze. It was as if the rest of the world had disappeared, leaving only him.

Her usually steady heartbeat raced uncontrollably,

They were so close that she could catch the faint, comforting scent of pinewood from him. It was intoxicating. A strange, unfamiliar desire to step even closer stirred within her.

For all her capabilities, Tessa was a complete novice when it came to matters of the heart. Realizing how out of sorts she felt, she quickly averted her eyes and took a step back to create some distance.

Landon noticed her sudden retreat and immediately spoke to diffuse her discomfort. “You don't have to overthink it. I didn't mean anything by it."

Though it wasn't entirely true. Landon did feel something for her, but Tessa was young, and he had no intention of scaring her.

"I didn't overthink anything." Tessa replied tersely, trying to push down the unfamiliar emotions bubbling up inside her. She turned abruptly and went inside, closing the door firmly behind her.

The moment the door shut, Flex's voice. echoed in Landon's mind through their Mind Link.

"You upset her! She's definitely mad because you made her uncomfortable!"

calmly, "She's

her flustered, almost annoyed expression,

demeanor had been mostly inclifferent, cool, and detached. But tonight, he'd seen a glimpse of

lay down. She had planned to play games for a

morning. York dropped Queenie off at

night had been Queenie's first time, and while she was inexperienced, she believed

tonight..." Queenie hinted shyly, hoping to keep him interested. She wanted

dismissively. "Be good. I have plans tonight. I'll come find you when I'm done." "Yorkie, are you not satisfied with me?" she asked, her insecurities

You were perfect," he

to come find me later." Queenie clung to him, willing to do

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attention.

didn't leave immediately. Instead, he lingered outside Navoris High, waiting

approaching the school gates, he

York, from the national team," he said with

as the guy from last night who lu been staring at her. She didn't

the first time, someone ignored his charm, and York's lips curled into

to her.