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.”

up, Tessa took a deep

less let him find out about the blood

if he

Pack and Nightshade Pack went to war, blood

one that had fallen in love with Landon and accepted he was her fated mate, was now afraid to

of herself–untainted. She didn’t want him

made a silent promise: once the blood contract was broken, she

Once that damn contract is gone, I’m kicking his kneecaps in and making him beg

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

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

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so lonely and small—it tugged at his

her and wrapped his arms gently around

awake? Did something scare you

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reached Tessa. She quickly composed herself and leaned into his broad, warm embrace. “No, I wasn’t scared. I knew you’d protect me. And

my Tessa is definitely strong. But it’s late–why aren’t you

“No.”