Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 439 A One-Sided Obsession

In the face of Tessa's fury, Nathan only smiled. Channeling his wolf power, he steadied the trembling tables: chairs, and teacups inside the cafe. Then, with practiced case, he slid the cup of coffee in front of him across the table toward her.

"Come on, it's been so long since we've seen each other. Do we really have to start with something so heavy?" Nathan didn't want to ruin this fleeting moment of peace.

"I didn't do anything. I just wanted to meal with you-is that so hard?"

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Tessa scoffed. "Is that really all you want? Just a meal with me?" Like hell it was. Did he really think she didn't know what he was up to?

Nathan nodded without hesitation. "You have my word. That's all I want-to share a meal with you. What else could I possibly do?" he said mildly.

Tessa let out a cold laugh.

What a joke. Did he think she was that naïve? After orchestrating all this drama, did he expect her to believe he just wanted dinner? No-he wanted to capture her, drag her back to his side, and mold her into his long-lost Luna all over again.

the reincarnation of your Luna. I'm me. And I don't like you. No matter what you do,

on Nathan's face slowly vanished. But then, instead of anger, a soft, indulgent

won't force you to become someone you're not anymore. I was too extreme before. But it's different now. I've thought it all through. As long as you come back to

would just return, he'd accept

Tessa's expression darkened.

like you. Why the hell would I

the mask

from under his feet, creeping across the tiled floor. Even the coffee cup between them had frozen solid

and you still

warned himself again and again not

her

I believe your so-called 'compromise"? When you wanted to ‘adjust' my glands, you smiled and said it was just a minor operation to help my wounds heal faster. Your credibility with me is below zero. I don't like you, and

439 A One-Sided

eyes began to burn crimson, beast marks swirling in their depths. "What do you want