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Landon drove Tessa back to Wisteria Apartments, and on a whim, she invited him in for a beer.

He had left the celebration early for her–this was the least she could do to make up for it.

They sat and drank, talked, and laughed. The vibe was casy, comfortable, and surprisingly natural.

Out of nowhere, Landon asked, “Do you want me to handle Victoria?”

He kept a close eye on anything related to Tessa.

Of course, he knew about the stunt Victoria pulled with Beauty Luxe–she did it just to stir up trouble. He hadn’t stepped in, though.

He was willing to help, but only if Tessa wanted him to.

“It’s fine. I can handle it,” Tessa replied.

Landon’s expression darkened.

“What’s wrong?” Tessa asked, confused. He’d just been in a great mood–why the sudden shift?

“Nothing.”

wanted Tessa to know she could lean on him–no matter what. But she always took everything on herself, never even thinking to ask for help. And that left him feeling

can take care of myself,” Tessa said sincerely. She genuinely believed

“Yeah.” Landon didn’t argue.

wasn’t about whether she was capable. He

get some sleep.

things at Sinclair Corp, she had enough on her

and went into her room while Landon sat in

Tessa threw on her uniform, grabbed her bag, and headed out

outside the gates of her

could really use your help,” Ethan said, looking

mg.

werewolf–Ethan wasn’t the type to ask anyone for help. Having to turn to a teenage, unawakened wolf

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Simpson, I don’t have time for this. I’ve go

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to keep bothering you,” Ethan said. “How about this–I buy you breakfast, and

never lowered himself

had always been sharp, effective, and unstoppable- whether it was cracking cases or getting things

of Tessa, he had no choice but to

foot in the Special Forces Division.

gone there herself, she wouldn’t have ended up entangled with Ethan in

on, let’s get you some food. You

up in an official Special Forces vehicle–hard

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