Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 114 A Line Crossed

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Landon drove Tessa back to Wisteria Apartments, and on a whim, she invited him in for a beer.

He had left the celebration early for her-this was the least she could do to make up for it.

They sat and drank, talked, and laughed. The vibe was casy, comfortable, and surprisingly natural.

Out of nowhere, Landon asked, "Do you want me to handle Victoria?"

He kept a close eye on anything related to Tessa.

Of course, he knew about the stunt Victoria pulled with Beauty Luxe-she did it just

to stir up trouble. He hadn't stepped in, though.

He was willing to help, but only if Tessa wanted him to.

“It's fine. I can handle it,” Tessa replied.

Landon's expression darkened.

"What's wrong?" Tessa asked, confused. He'd just been in a great mood-why the sudden shift?

"Nothing."

to know she could lean on him-no matter what. But she always took everything on

take care of myself," Tessa said sincerely. She genuinely

"Yeah." Landon didn't argue.

capable. He

should get some sleep. You've got class in

things at Sinclair Corp, she had enough on

turned and went into her room while Landon sat in

at 7:10 a.m., Tessa threw on her uniform, grabbed her bag,

of her complex, Ethan was already "Ms. Sinclair, I could really

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wasn't the type to ask anyone

was a real hit to his

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114 A Line

have time for this. I've go class,"

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Ethan said. "How about this-I buy

himself like this

had always been sharp, effective, and unstoppable- whether it was cracking cases or

in front of Tessa, he had no choice

muttered, already regretting ever stepping foot in the Special Forces Division. She must've been out

wouldn't have ended up entangled with Ethan in

get you some food. You haven't