Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 409 A Love Confessed

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Laughter filled the room as glasses clinked, silver cut through the cake, and everyone dug into the feast without holding back.

But in the middle of it all, Tessa saw something no one else did-Avery quietly slipping out the door.

She leaned over to Landon with a soft whisper, then followed after him.

A moment later, Ysabel came up beside Landon and leaned in.

“Uncle Landon, she went after Avery. Aren't you going to do anything?"

He shook his head.

"No. She's allowed to have her own space. Her friends. I trust her."

Every feral instinct in him clawed at that decision. He wanted to chase her. Keep her close. Keep every other man away from what was his.

But he knew better.

I love her, yeah. She's my mate. But that doesn't mean I get to cage her. Tessie was born to run. She's not a girl to be locked down-she's a wolf built for the wind and wild.

He wouldn't be the fence.

He'd be the wind beside her. Moving with her. Free, loyal, untethered-but always hers.

Tessa found Avery on the second-floor terrace. He was alone while playing the piano.

He was playing her favorite song.

She didn't interrupt-just stood a few steps away, listening. Letting the music settle around them.

Avery looked so different like this

like the bold, cocky version of him

wrist shimmered as he moved. It

note faded, Tessa stepped

something with me?" she asked. Her voice was low, shy. She didn't

he said without

She smiled. "Chopin?"

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words. Just nodded

played-effortless, wordless, in

face again and again. She was

And not his.

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in fate. Why does it

thought he'd locked those feelings away a

Clearly, not well enough.

is 10 Pearts

hands stilled. And then, without even turning

asked-so gently

something you want to

too well. Of course, she'd seen through

before finally turning to

felt

I look at you.

edge of the bench-subtle, but a clear sign she was nervous. She always did that when something hit too close

tell you tonight," Avery continued. "That I like you. Not as

who's wanted you for a long time. I was ready to say I'd stay by your side forever. But now... it's clear

breath

your Destined mate. I really hope you

laid it bare, honest, and whole. And with the words

His blessing was real.

her to be happy. "We're still gonna be friends, right?"

smile wasn't just for show. Once she saw it was genuine,

friends for life. And you'll find your girl, Avery. The one who's meant just for