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

or touch. The mingling of lily-of-the- valley and pine, the resonance of bonded

Tessa woke to find it was already 9

beside her was empty-Landon had clearly

was about to head out when the villa's butler stopped her,

friend. It's at

what happened last night, Mr. Landon would never

last night was aimed at Landon. I don't have any enemies here. Having two people follow me will only be

her to be

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

she get mad at someone

Tessa, have some mercy on me. This is the only

You see how old I

438 The Edge of

was at a

someone came at her aggressively, she'd have no

against this kind of elderly, guilt-tripping plea? She was powerless. She could only give

You can send two bodyguards with me. But you have to make sure they

better than to press his luck. He nodded