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.

her mind, her voice nearly choked with joy. "This Moonstone's lunar energy is strong enough to burn right through the brand of the blood pact! Once we break it, that shackle Nathan's had around you will

you... to Landon. You can let him mark you whenever you want nothing will be able to stop it

against the cold metal door of the safe, but even the icy surface couldn't

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 a contract to threaten or

her.

life with

outside the door, followed by

rolling inside her, and when she opened the door, her expression

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, Mining it is like breaking through a

and played it cool. "What else? I'm bailing

a smooth explanation. "You know the Coldfang

542 Breaking the

that Avery's not inheriting the corps, the formation's power is way down. This Moonstone cas purify and boost the energy flow just the thing Xavier needs to rebuild it. Consider it

he stepped forward and tucked

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

her gaze for a moment, then nodded.

Tessa smiled and hugged