Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 447 The Warning

Of course not. Why would I ever provoke Ms. Tessa? I respect her too much for that, Peter said quickly trying to hide her cimbarrassment.

Nathaniel gave her a pointed look. "You're smart, Peter. Focus on your career. Tessa is Alpha's fated mate There will only ever be one woman by his side, and that's her."

He wasn't stupid. He saw how Peter looked at Landon-with admiration, awe, maybe even obsession. But really, who could blame her? Landon was the Alpha King of Montedra, young, powerful, devastatingly handsome, and the CEO of Thorne Corp. Money, power, looks-he had everything.

Peter laughed awkwardly. "I didn't mean anything by it. I just admire how close they are."

Nathaniel didn't confirm or deny. "Just remember this: if you want to stay around Alpha, your only option is to do your job and do it well. That's the only thing you'll ever get from him."

"I wasn't trying to-" she began.

"No need to explain, and no need to deny. I'm only telling you this to save you from disappointment," he said flatly.

"I understand. Let's head to the study," Peter replied, keeping her head down.

"Good."

upstairs. As their footsteps disappeared down the hallway, the villa returned to a quiet calm. Tessa, now curled up against Landon's shoulder, had started to doze off. Seeing her like this almost made Landon laugh. It was the first time he'd seen her look so adorably sleepy. She looked soft, harmless, a little disoriented-and

her.

then, her phone

the

reached over to turn

mumbled, keeping her eyes closed as she answered. "Who is it?” "Tessa,

pause. She sifted through her memory until it clicked. Jeremy- Nathan's

that was your doing, wasn't it?" he said

own fault. A guy like him probably has

who had tried more than once to kill her. She didn't

told you not to go near Nathan again. Why didn't you listen? Do

out a cold laugh. "Why can't I come to Yalvaria? What, does your Frost Pack own

Chapter 447 The Warning

from me. I can't promise I'll

what, you planning to kill me now?" Jeremy sneered.

Let's see who the real loser

a reply. She