Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 560 A Conversation in Shadows

Thanks to Landon capturing Nathan, Tessa finally enjoyed a rare stretch of peace.

She didn't expect that two weeks later, one afternoon, Reginald would come to see her personally-for the first time, face to face and in private.

Tessa hadn't seen it coming, but she still went to greet him. The moment she reached the door, The Thorne family's driver opened the car door for her and remained waiting outside.

"Hello.” Tessa stepped into the car and greeted him politely.

Regardless of his attitude, he was still Landon's father. That alone carned him her respect.

"You're smart enough to know why I'm here," Reginald said bluntly.

"You want me to leave Landon?" Tessa replied calmly.

"Yes," Reginald said without hesitation. "Landon carries the future of Nightshade Pack on his shoulders. He also guards the Montedra wolf territory. Threats come from every direction-seen and unseen. What he needs is a partner who can fight beside him, not a young girl who distracts him and requires constant protection."

He wanted someone who could support Landon's rise-not someone who would become his weakness.

"A burden?" Tessa lifted her gaze, voice firm. "I would never be a burden to him. When the time comes, I'll be his strongest ally."

was absolutely confident

this world was more qualified to

you're not right for Landon.

me a chance." Tessa's tone was sincere. "I'll prove I'm the one

because he was Landon's father, she

an eyebrow. "Say someone tries to assassinate Landon what

"I'd kill them."

knee. "The wolf clan code is clear: without an actual attempt,

partner needed patience and strategy, not the kind of reckless aggression

Tessa only shook her head slightly, her voice steady and composed. "Mercy toward an enemy is

to maintain order within the pack-not to shield those who wish Landon harm. Anyone who covets his life has already crossed the line. From the moment they even think about killing him, they're no

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paused, then added, "I'd

until the enemy bared their fangs? Only fools waited that

closely, trying to read the truth in her words.

her white wolf awakening. She simply said, calmly,

as she was alive, no one would lay

point