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!"

responded calmly, "She's just

expression,

cool, and detached. But tonight, he'd seen a glimpse of something new-something

lay down. She had planned to play games for a while but fell asleep almost immediately, the events of the day having drained her

next morning. York dropped

time, and while she was

about tonight..." Queenie hinted shyly, hoping to keep him interested. She wanted to use their newfound intimacy to secure her place in

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

could I not be? You

forget to come find me later." Queenie

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of Rivalry:

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attention.

Navoris High, waiting for the girl who had

spotted Tessa approaching the school

I'm York, from the national team," he said

staring at

ignored his charm, and York's lips curled into

to her.