Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 99 A Quiet Moment Away

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Tessa stiffened momentarily as Landon's arms encircled her waist. Her dress was form-fitting, and his closeness made her extremely uncomfortable.

"Let's go! Everyone's watching us."

Was it my fault? Tessa was sure Landon was doing this on purpose!

"What the heck!" Danielle was itching to stride over and pry Landon's hands off. How could he embrace another woman, especially Tessa, the outcast and disgraced of their pack?

"Dani, calm down, stop looking. Ysabel is coming out."

Ysabel appeared on stage, arm in arm with her father, Ryan.

Ryan approached the microphone and began his speech. Landon pulled Tessa closer to the front.

Charlotte's eyes were glued to Landon. He had refused to be her partner, yet he willingly held Tessa close.

Standing by Landon's side, Tessa, who should have been scorned for her lack of a wolf, suddenly became the center of attention.

And those envious glares, which should have been hers, were now all for Tessa. How could she accept this?

Landon's hand remained around Tessa's slender waist, making her feel uneasy.

"Mr. Thorne, you can let go of me now."

of his hand was admittedly pleasant, and Landon wasn't planning to let go, but seeing the look in her eyes,

chuckled softly and

thank everyone for their kindness towards my daughter and thank

finished his speech and handed the microphone to Ysabel. He had other guests to attend to and left the

you all for coming to my coming-of-age celebration. I

wasn't one for long speeches; she handed the mic back to the host and let him take

down

Ysabel started, intending to show Tessa around the cruise, but

come see the gift I prepared for

been in the

"Go ahead!"

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99 A Quiet

#Finished

they left, Landon was no longer interested in staying; it was too

out

Clan socialites weren't minding their own business, just staring at

own. I'll find a quiet place to be

Landon didn't give her a chance to say more, just

followed him

took Tessa to his room, which was even larger than Ysabel's and had a

carpet, they could see the city's

dazzling. Landon opened a bottle of red wine and

Aren't your feet sore from those