Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 603 Into the Lion’s Den

Landon froze for half a second, caught off guard by her teasing bite to his throat, before a helpless smile tugged at his lips.

He knew how strong she was. But loving her meant fearing for her. He couldn’t help it–not when every moment apart felt like standing on wire over fire.

Seeing the crease still between his brows, Tessa rose on her toes and bit lightly at his Adam’s apple–his most vulnerable spot. The one place she knew would make him lose control.

His breath caught, and in the,,t, his

arms closed around her. He kisseri hez, Berce and

unrestrained.

When they finally broke apart, breathless, Landon leaned his forehead against hers, voice hoarse. “You really know how to get your way.”

“Then promise me you won’t get distracted,” she whispered, brushing her fingers over the lines of tension at his brow. “Focus on your council meeting. I’ll check in with you every day.”

He hesitated, then gave in. “I’ll have Nathaniel assign ten of our best guards to watch over you. All of them passed the silver trials–they’ll never leave your side.”

“Okay,” she agreed without protest.

her head, the weight of his fear slipping into his words. “Promise me. Be careful. I can’t bear another moment like last time–racing to get to you, only to find out

around him, her chin resting on his shoulder. “I’ll be waiting for you in Yalvaria. Then we’ll

When two hearts beat in perfect

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wine. Only strong liquor could burn away the restless storm

was a craving carved into his bones, a wound that never scabbed. The more unreachable

from Yalvaria. We need to return immediately,” Grant said, handing over

rest of his drink in a single swallow. His throat bobbed as he set the glass

hesitated, then added, “Ms/Tessa will be flying to Yalvaria today too. Once she’s on our turf, we’ll have

time in days, his eyes brightened. “Are

“Absolutely.”

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let’s go,

and Rebecca had come to

I’ve got nothing better to do” Ysabel pleaded, clinging

business. If you come, you’ll just be at risk. The best help you can give me is staying with Nathaniel and

“But-”

Tessa patted her hand, then turned to Rebecca. “We’ll be counting on you to

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