Chapter 19 Bound by Care : The Alpha's Watchful Vigil Chapter 19 Bound by Care : The Alpha's Watchful Vigil +5 Free Cons " Mr. Thorne , I can feed myself " Faced with Landon's attentiveness , Tessa wasn't sure how to react . Landon noticed her discomfort and didn't push further That's fine , I can wait . She'll get used to having me around . He handed her the bowl and spoon . Tessa took a bite of the porridge , finding the taste surprisingly pleasant . Slowly , she finished the entire bowl " Would you like more ? " " No , that's enough . Thank you . " Even though they weren't close , Landon's care made her feel a little uneasy . " Mr. Thorne , you can leave now . This is a hospital - it's safe here . " " Get some sleep . I'll rest on the sofa tonight , " Landon said as he tucked the blanket around her and settled on the couch , showing no intention of leaving . " Mr. Thorne ? " " What is it ? Aren't you sleepy ? " Maybe it's just a Thorne family trait to repay kindness so thoroughly , Tessa thought , giving up on reasoning with him . After all , she had saved his life once . The room fell silent except for the sound of their steady breathing . After what felt like an eternity , Tessa finally drifted off to sleep . Hearing her soft , even breaths , Landon stood and approached her bed . She looks so peaceful , like a little angel , Flex whispered in Landon's mind . Landon agreed . The sleeping Tessa shed all her defenses , looking so innocent and serene . She was beautiful , like something fragile he wanted to protect at all costs . The next morning , Landon instructed Nathaniel to bring both Nightshade Pack's pack - related documents and Thorne Corp files requiring his review to the hospital . Between reviewing documents , Landon would glance at Tessa's IV drip , promptly calling for a nurse when Necessary . With Landon keeping such a close watch , Tessa had no chance to summon Emma for healing and had to settle for standard hospital care . When the IV IV drip made her need to use the restroom , Tessa tried to handle it herself . She got up and 1/2 16:56 Wed , Apr 16 Chapter 19 Bound by Care : The Alpha's Watchful Vigil reached for the IV stand , intending to wheel it along . But before she could , Landon was already at her side , detaching the IV bag and holding it up . He even leaned in as if preparing to carry her . Tessa instinctively raised her hands to stop him , only to find her palms pressed against his chest . Landon wore a white shirt , the top two buttons undone since he'd removed his tie the previous night . Her hands brushed against his bare skin . It felt like a jolt of electricity ran through her . Tessa quickly pulled her hands away . " Sorry , that wasn't intentional . " The way he looked at her made her feel like he thought she'd done it on purpose . As the alpha of Montedra's strongest pack , Landon was not only powerful and influential but also devastatingly handsome . Despite his many admirers in Navoris , he had no mate . Many female werewolves dreamed of catching his eye . Some had even gone as far as orchestrating physical contact with him , only to be coldly rejected and thrown out . Afterward , no one dared to approach him . Yet here she was , accidentally touching his skin . " I wouldn't mind if it were intentional , " Landon said with a teasing smile . " In fact , I'd welcome it . " Tessa's eyes widened in disbelief . Was he flirting with her ? " Weren't you heading to the restroom ? Or would you prefer that I carry you there ? " " I can manage on my own ." She immediately reached for the IV bag . But Landon refused to let her handle it , insisting on accompanying her to the restroom . " Mr. Thorne , could you step out for a moment ? I can't go with you here , " she said , her face heating up . Though it was just a hospital bathroom , she was still a girl , and having a man standing by made it impossible to relax . Finally , Landon handed her the IV bag . " I'll wait outside . Call me if you need anything . " Relieved , Tessa nodded . Watching him step out of the room , she let out a long sigh . After finishing in the bathroom , she felt much better . Returning to her bed , she hung the IV bag back on the stand and decided to pass the time with a game . Then there was a knock at the door . Who is it ? Landon ? " she called out , knowing he wouldn't knock. " Come in ," she said , unable to guess who it might be ..