Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Landon's kiss deepened, brimming with the primal wildness and tender devotion

unique to wolfkind. Tessa's heart pounded like a drum, her breath tangling with his

as their lips met again and again.

In the softly lit restaurant of the hot spring resort, candlelight flickered gently

across their entwined forms. Outside, moonlight spilled across the cobbled

garden path, while tall cedars whispered in the night breeze, adding a touch of

quiet romance to their secluded moment.

Tessa pressed her hands lightly against his chest, cheeks flushed rose.

"Landon... we're in the restaurant..." Her voice trembled slightly with

embarrassment, but her protest was cut short by his low, husky chuckle.

He leaned close, his breath warm against her car. "No one's going to interrupt us."

His voice was rich, magnetic, sending a shiver down her spine.

His hand slid from her back to her waist, pulling her even closer. Through the thin

fabric between them, she could feel his heat-intense, steady, enveloping her.

"Let's go to the hot spring." Landon's tone was gentle, yet left no room for refusal.

He took her hand and led her through the oak doors, down a stone path strewn

with smooth pebbles, deeper into the resort grounds.

footsteps light, though her mind wandered. The

underground river... could it truly share the same origin

the Codex

wasn't sure. But whatever secrets the energy held, she would think

them later.

stay in this moment

deep within the

At its center, a pool of clear water steamed beneath

silver ribbons

the pool, wrought-iron benches waited with neatly

them, releasing a

on the

lit the crystal

golden light softened the darkness, casting gentle shadows that traced

his

stood at the edge, the steam rising to meet her, already easing

been carrying for

Landon in the act of undoing his

chest. In the pale light, his skin gleamed with a

a quiet, raw power born of his Obsidian Crystal Wolf

face flushed immediately. She turned away, voice low

change."

behind the glass sliding door into

I still blushing like this? We've

she changed into a simple white swimsuit, tying

sash hugged her figure, the thin fabric drifting

deep breath, opened the

the warm stone path.

against the smooth stone

dark hair damp and tousled, water beading on his skin. His gaze locked

with a smoldering intensity that