Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 437 A Secret to Bear Alone

At the mention of Landon, a shadow passed through Tessa's eyes.

Yes-barely half an hour ago, Nathan had already sent the first wave of attackers after him.

It happened so fast, her contacts in Yalvaria hadn't even had time to fully prepare their defenses...

"He doesn't know yet," she said quietly.

in Pearts

"Then you should tell him," Samuel urged. "If he's your fated mate, he's supposed to face everything with you."

"I can handle this on my own. There's no need for him to know." Some things she simply wasn't ready to let Landon find out.

"You're always like this-so stubborn. When there's someone willing to share the burden with you, why won't you let them?"

"Alright, get some rest." Tessa didn't want to keep talking. Everyone had their own principles. Being with Landon wasn't about seeking protection.

She wanted her love to be simple and pure.

"You never listen anyway. There's no getting through to you. Fine-do what you want."

up, Tessa took a

let him find out about the blood contract Nathan had placed

if he knew. Landon

powerful Alphas, evenly matched. If the Frost Pack and Nightshade Pack went to war, blood would spill. Countless werewolves would die

of her, the one that had fallen in love with Landon and accepted he was her fated mate, was now afraid to lose

version of herself-untainted. She didn't want him to know about the filth of that contract, that cursed bond to Nathan that

promise: once the blood contract was broken, she would

swishing furiously: Once that damn contract is gone, I'm kicking his kneecaps

sure he pays it back in full. Tessa's eyes

Landon stepped into the room after wrapping up a meeting with Nathaniel. He'd thought Tessa was already asleep, but instead, she stood at

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lonely and small-it

her and wrapped his arms gently around

wrong? Still awake? Did something scare you

* 15 pearls

his familiar pine scent reached Tessa. She quickly composed herself and leaned into his broad, warm embrace. "No, I wasn't scared. I knew you'd protect me. And besides, you know I'm

defend myself if I have

definitely strong. But it's late-why