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."

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 entirely lovable. He wanted

her.

just then, her phone

Who the hell was

face, Landon reached over to turn it off, but

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

other end made her pause. She sifted through her memory until

was your doing, wasn't

dryly. "Must've been his own fault. A guy like him probably has more than

tried more than once to

did you come to Yalvaria? I warned you, didn't I? I told you not to go near Nathan again. Why didn't you listen? Do you really want me to use force to

a cold laugh. "Why can't I come to Yalvaria? What,

Chapter 447 The Warning

Jeremy. Stay away from me. I can't promise

me now?" Jeremy sneered. "Let's see

it. Let's see

wait for a reply.