Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 438 The Edge of Patience

"Landon..." Tessa murmured his name, moved.

How could he make her heart feel so soft?

Because of him, she was no longer the reckless version of herself. She wanted to stay alive-not just for survival, but to remain by his side for as long as she could.

That's why, when problems arose, she faced them with clarity, no longer driven by impulsive emotion.

"It's late. Let's get some rest."

Landon scooped her into his arms and laid her gently on the bed, tucking the blanket around her before lying down beside her. "Don't worry. No matter what happens, I'll always be by your side."

That was his promise-and he meant to keep it.

"Mm." Tessa nestled against his arm, finding the most comfortable spot and closing her eyes.

The scent of pine on his skin calmed her, slowly washing away the unease that lingered.

Even Emma curled up peacefully in her mind, letting out a quiet yawn.

watched her fall into a steady sleep, Landon closed his eyes too, drifting off beside

and pine, the resonance of bonded souls, was enough to

woke to find

had clearly gotten

she was about to head out when the villa's butler stopped her, "Ms. Tessa, are you

a friend. It's at the café

bodyguards to accompany you. After what happened last night, Mr. Landon would never feel at ease letting you go out

"That's unnecessary. The attack last night was aimed at Landon. I don't have any enemies here.

expected her to

Tessa, I can't make that call. Mr. Landon entrusted your safety to me. If anything happens to you, how could I ever

she get mad at someone

This is the only job I have. If

live? You see how

438 The Edge

was at a complete

someone came at her aggressively, she'd have

guilt-tripping plea? She

two bodyguards with me. But you have to make sure they stay outside the café and don't interfere

butler knew better than to