Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Love the Wolfless Power Girl at First Sight

Chapter 542 Breaking the Chain

Tessa tamped down the excitement in her chest and looked up at the two men, her tone steady, as if she were discussing nothing more than a simple transaction. "This time you've done well. Payment will be wired to the agreed account, with a bonus on top."

Surprise flashed in their eyes. They immediately bowed. "Thank you, Tessa."

Playing along with the act, they said no more and turned to leave.

"I'm going to put this away." Tessa gave Landon a quick nod, lifted the case, and strode into the bedroom, locking the door behind her - moving so fast she didn't even give Landon the chance to offer, "Let me carry that for you."

She set the case into the safe and twisted the hidden lock extra tight.

Only when she leaned against the door of the cabinet did her tightly wound shoulders collapse. Her palm pressed to her chest - her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might burst free.

Finally... she had the Moonstone.

The blood pact that had tormented her for years - she was finally going to destroy it.

blood pact! Once we break it, that shackle Nathan's had around you will be completely destroyed - no one will be able

you... to Landon. You can let him mark you

the cold metal door of the safe, but even the

Yes. No more chains.

by Landon's side. His scent could finally be woven completely into her blood. She'd never again have to fear someone using

her.

a seed in her chest, bursting into life with a fierce joy that made even her -breathing

voice came from outside the door,

when she opened the door, her expression was bright and composed. "All good. The Moonstone's

lunar energy is so pure it practically burns to the touch. Strong enough to punch through three layers of energy shields," Landon said, studying her carefully. "The mines in Eclipse Valley have been protected by hidden wolf clans for a thousand years,

eyebrow and played it cool. "What else?

"You know

Breaking the

This Moonstone cas purify and boost the energy flow just the thing Xavier needs to rebuild it. Consider it a

gaze flicked briefly toward the locked safe. He didn't press further. Instead, he stepped forward and tucked a strand

plate." Tessa looked up at him, her eyes smiling. "It's just

her gaze for a moment, then nodded. "Alright. Be careful.

Tessa smiled and