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.

“Promise me. Be careful. I can’t bear another moment like last time–racing to get to you, only to find out I

arms around him, her chin resting on his shoulder. “I’ll be waiting for you

thickened until the air itself turned sweet. When two hearts beat in perfect rhythm, even silence felt warm. Their

suite, Nathan sat alone at the bar. A glass of amber whiskey hung between his fingers, the ice clinking

drank wine. Only strong liquor could burn

obsession. For Nathan, Tessa was a craving carved into his bones, a wound that never scabbed. The more unreachable she

to return immediately,”

in a single swallow. His throat bobbed

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

first time in days, his eyes brightened. “Are you

“Absolutely.”

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thien than

against the bar. “Then let’s go, Letver how long

and Rebecca had come to see them

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

business. If you come, you’ll just be at risk. The best help

“But-”

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

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