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.

though her mind

it

the

secrets the energy held, she

them later.

wanted to stay in this moment with

the cedar

a pool of clear water steamed beneath the

silver ribbons above

benches waited with neatly folded white towels.

them, releasing

the cool

the crystal chandelier hanging

the darkness, casting gentle

his tall

steam rising to meet her,

carrying

in the act of undoing his

chest. In the

quiet, raw power born

away, voice low

change."

sliding door into the changing room, heart

I still blushing like this? We've been together so

a simple white

sash hugged her figure, the thin fabric drifting

took a deep breath,

the warm stone path.

half-reclined against the

damp and tousled, water beading

smoldering intensity that