Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 405 The Beast Beneath His Skin

Tessa and Landon weren't just wolves-they were awakened wielders of the Ancient Wolf Spirit. Their bodies ran hotter, stronger, longer than anyone else's.

And after just two intense rounds of soul-deep sex, the sky had already turned fully to morning.

Landon lay back against the snowbank, completely sated, eyes tracing the soft rise and fall of Tessa's body nestled against his chest. He kissed her forehead, damp with sweat, still craving her.

If it weren't for the fact that Tessa's coming-of-age ceremony was scheduled next, he wouldn't have left her body so easily.

Tessa, who'd tasted real pleasure for the first time in her life, was already hooked. She rested against his bare chest, fingers sliding playfully across his firm pecs.

"I could get addicted to this," she said softly.

The way their spirits had connected... the way their bodies had moved... it wasn't just sex. It was a total union.

It felt like every nerve, every instinct, every part of me said yes to him.

Landon let out a husky laugh, kissing her swollen lips with restraint he didn't feel.

"Oh, I'm way more gone than you are. But after tonight's ceremony? You're mine for the rest of the night."

smile. "Mmm. I'll

toward the shredded mess of fabric in the snow and laughed

those clothes are

black coat-the only thing left intact-over Tessa's naked body. It swallowed her frame, hiding the flushed skin and the marks he'd left behind when he couldn't

scooped her

to Wisteria Apartment, get cleaned up, and

quiet night under the stars, counting

still kissed her; still held her; still told her exactly

hell, he'd kiss her harder and thank the Moon Deity

wanted her for a long time. He'd dreamed of being

blessing at the Wolf Sanctum. For her grandpa Walter to sanctify the bond. For her friends to celebrate her birthday, so

had been the

The Beast Beneath His

she flipped everything upside

His fee princess had turned to liv and it melted every bit of control he'd been holding

each other like animals, right there in the snow. He hadn't

state, the female's gland barrier kept her from getting pregnant- a defense evolved by the Ancestral to protect

high school. Their bond hadn't been witnessed by the pack's elders. This wasn't the time for

Landon carry her to the car without protest,