Love the Wolfless Power Girl at First Sight

Chapter 437 A Secret to Bear Alone

At the mention of Landon, a shadow passed through Tessa’s eyes.

Yes–barely half an hour ago, Nathan had already sent the first wave of attackers after him.

It happened so fast, her contacts in Yalvaria hadn’t even had time to fully prepare their defenses…

“He doesn’t know yet,” she said quietly.

in Pearts

“Then you should tell him,” Samuel urged. “If he’s your fated mate, he’s supposed to face everything with you.”

“I can handle this on my own. There’s no need for him to know.” Some things she simply wasn’t ready to let Landon find out.

“You’re always like this–so stubborn. When there’s someone willing to share the burden with you, why won’t you let them?”

“Alright, get some rest.” Tessa didn’t want to keep talking. Everyone had their own principles. Being with Landon wasn’t about seeking protection.

She wanted her love to be simple and pure.

“You never listen anyway. There’s no getting through to you. Fine–do what you want.”

hanging up, Tessa

didn’t want to trouble Landon–much less let him find out about the blood contract Nathan had

he’d do if he

Frost Pack and Nightshade Pack went to war, blood would spill. Countless werewolves would die for/nothing. She couldn’t bear to start such a catastrophe over

that had fallen in love with Landon and

didn’t want him to know about

she would tell Landon everything and stand beside him

tail swishing furiously: Once that damn contract is gone, I’m kicking his kneecaps in

sure he pays it back in full. Tessa’s eyes narrowed, cold

wrapping up a meeting with Nathaniel. He’d thought Tessa was already asleep, but instead, she stood at the window, lost in

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lonely and small—it tugged

up behind her and wrapped his arms gently

Did something scare you just

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herself and leaned into his broad, warm embrace. “No, I wasn’t scared. I knew you’d protect me. And besides, you know I’m a

is definitely strong. But it’s late–why aren’t you asleep yet?

“No.”