Fell for the Alpha-less Queen novel Chapter 385

Chapter 385 A Place Beside You

The morning after Christmas, Tessa was already back to work–coding a new firewall for Wings of Light. Landon’s call came in just as she was finalizing the code. She put him on speaker and continued typing.

“Morning.”

“I’m outside your house.”

Tessa froze, fingers pausing above the keys. She finished sealing the firewall before picking up her phone and walking to the floor–to–ceiling window. Sure enough, a black Bentley was parked beneath the cedar tree, dusted with a thin layer of frost, gleaming coldly in the morning light.

“Mr. Landon, what are you doing?” she asked with a light laugh into the receiver.

“Are you coming out, or should I come in?” His voice was gentle, but there was no mistaking the quiet force behind it.

Not much of a choice there.

Tessa ended the call, changed into a camel–colored coat, and headed downstairs.

As she stepped out the front door, she saw Landon standing there. He was dressed casually today–white sweater, double–faced black wool coat–but still looked every bit the leading man, like he’d just stepped out of a film.

The moment she saw him, Tessa realized how much she’d missed him in just two days.

Landon strode toward her, pine–scented pheromones curling around the chill in the air. The next second, she was swept into his coat, wrapped in his warmth.

“I missed you,” he said plainly, planting a kiss on her forehead. “What’s the plan for today?”

“I’m going to visit my grandmother.” She looked up at him, lashes still frosted. “The day after Christmas is the anniversary of her death.”

Landon’s gaze softened. He gently brushed the loose strands of hair from her nape. “Can I come with you?”

“What for?”

“As your boyfriend, I want to meet the people you’ve chosen to remember. And I want her to know… you’re not alone anymore. I’ll always be by your side–protecting you.”

“…Alright.” How could she say no to that?

As soon as she agreed, Landon couldn’t help but kiss her.

He hadn’t formally confessed yet, but Tessa had just acknowledged him as her boyfriend–and even invited him to visit a loved one’s grave.

Their relationship had taken a clear, unmistakable step forward,

Landon held her tighter, deepening the kiss. Tessa wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back with matching warmth.

They got so lost in the moment, they completely forgot they were still standing in front of the Sinclair

Chapter 385 A Place Beside You

family gates.

Until Louis coughed awkwardly nearby. “Ms. Tessa, the old master is calling for you.”

Startled, Tessa pushed Landon away. Her ears flushed bright red.

Landon, however, was utterly unbothered. He calmly smoothed her hair, brushing his thumb across her swollen lips, smugness gleaming in his eyes.

“…Got it.” she murmured.

A minute later, Tessa walked into the house–perfectly composed–with Landon beside her.

The old man brightened immediately upon seeing him.

“Landon, perfect timing. We’re going to visit Tessa’s grandmother’s grave. Come with us.” In the old man’s heart, Landon was already Tessa’s future mate. He wanted his late wife to see the man their granddaughter had chosen.

“Yes, Grandpa.”

Cedric watched Landon’s respectful and mild manner and found it hard to reconcile with the powerful, imposing Alpha King who ruled over Montedra.

After breakfast, the family split into two cars and drove to the cemetery.

The old man and Louis rode with Landon–who insisted on driving personally.

On the way, he stopped at a flower shop.