Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 562 Proof Through Presence

When Landon returned to the apartment near the university, Tessa was typing away at her computer, working on a paper. The takeout container on the desk sat empty-it looked like she hadn't eaten properly

She glanced up when she heard the door open, her expression calm as if nothing had happened that day. "You're back? Have you eaten?"

Landon sat down beside her, eyes sweeping over the open stack of academic articles-each page filled with dense notes in her meticulous handwriting. "You're only a freshman. Do you really need to push yourself this hard?" He closed the laptop gently, his fingers brushing her cool hand.

Tessa smiled and snatched the mouse back, her fingers flying over the keyboard. "Of course I do. The sooner I graduate, the sooner I can..." She paused, her cars turning red. "The sooner I can stand openly by your side."

Her strength was more than enough to walk beside him-what she lacked was the title. The right to stand beside him, openly, with the full recognition of Nightshade Pack.

Landon pulled her into his arms, holding her close. "No rush." He nuzzled the top of her head, his voice soft. "Take your time with school. No need to hurry the bond either. Don't wear yourself out-I'll worry."

As long as she was by his side, what did a title matter-today or tomorrow?

"I'm kidding. I'm really not tired," she said, turning to look at him. Her eyes sparkled. "Honestly, I really like my life right now. It feels grounded. Fulfilling."

gently pinched her earlobe. "As long as you're sure the

"This isn't some cliché melodrama.

you stay planted at their side. No one knew

face, his thumb brushing along her jaw. "My father came to

talked a

accepted the truth-she wasn't a coin.

you?" Landon's tone dipped slightly, an edge of guilt in

argue with him for my sake. I don't want

it-prove that I'm the only one who can stand beside you. Whether it's defending Nightshade Pack or building new ground side by side,

never have to prove anything to anyone. To me, you've always been the one who belongs at my

her eyes crinkling. "But I want to make things easier for

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stuck in

hard about it." Landon pulled her fully into his arms,

our Mr. Landon was this easy to please?" Tessa teased, nestling