Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

A Future Together

After Tessa sent her message and saw that Landon didn't reply, she went to bed and slept straight through until seven the next morning. When she woke up, she saw a bunch of messages from him.

Thinking about the way he must have texted her, Tessa couldn't help but smile.

"Sorry, I was exhausted last night. I passed out right after I sent the message"

As soon as she hit send, Landon called her on video.

"You're awake?"

Tessa nodded.

“I really didn't mean to ignore your texts,” Landon explained again.

"I don't think I ever said you did it on purpose, did I? Anyway, my grandpa just

sent someone to call me for breakfast. I'm heading down."

Just as she was about to end the video call, Landon said, "Tessa, remember this- whatever happens, I want to face it with you."

"I know."

for her to understand what

be you." His amber-colored eyes shimmered in the morning light. "You're part of my future plans. And I hope that

Tessa didn't say anything.

wolf-style proposal, the tips of her ears

reaction, Landon didn't press

"Alright, go have breakfast."

moon clan feast at the Thorne family estate-an ancient tradition of the wolf clans. The alpha was required to lead the pack in offering sacrifices to

grandpa I can't join him for drinks tonight. But I'll definitely visit him

take care

Tessa ended the call.

this wasn't just a

wanted her to come home in the

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the snowflake totem ring of the Frostmoon pack, a

Dad to spend Christmas Eve with us. Grandpa agreed to it

use tribal business as an excuse. Even the alpha of the Shadow Pack can make time for his family and..." She paused. "The people who matter. What right

couldn't bring herself to say loved

home. And now that the Sinclair family's

Cedric's face flushed.