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.

his words. “Promise me. Be careful. I can’t bear another

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

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

the bar. A glass of amber

drank wine. Only strong liquor could burn away the restless

powerful man in the Frost Pack–brought low by obsession. For Nathan, Tessa was a craving carved into his bones, a wound that never scabbed. The more unreachable she became, the deeper he sank into the madness

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

his drink in a single swallow.

to Yalvaria today too. Once she’s on

snapped up. For the first time in days, his eyes brightened.

“Absolutely.”

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a low chuckle and drummed his fingers against the bar. “Then let’s go, Letver

and Rebecca had come

clinging

come, you’ll just

“But-”

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

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