Chapter 8 Tessa couldn't be bothered to confront them . Arguing with them seemed pointless . She just wanted to leave as quickly as possible . Every additional minute in this place made her stomach churn . " The ship will arrive early this morning . Would you prefer to board later in the day or ... ? " Before the person could finish , Tessa quickly interrupted . " I'll go in the early hours . " " Alright , we'll be waiting for you . " With Ryan absent , there was little left to deal with . She packed up everything and had it sent off , leaving only Ryan's belongings behind . The news of their mating ceremony had already spread throughout the packs . She received a flood of messages : " Congratulations on your wedding ! " " Wishing you a happy marriage ! Stay joyful ! " " I've always thought you and Alpha Ryan were meant to be . " Endless well - wishes - nothing more than polite formalities . Tessa stared at her phone , her eyes stinging . Wedding ? Impossible . She couldn't bring herself to reply to a single one . She had never wanted to be Ryan's Luna . She visited the ceremony venue alone , her eyes scanning the extravagant floral decorations- something she had once dreamed of . But the people standing next to her had changed a long time ago . She gazed at the photos on display , their smiles bright and radiant . In a flash , she tore up one of the wedding photos . Chapter 8 26.09 % Dreame - Read Romance Stories I looked at my hand still oozing thick sticky red 4.4 FREE Installed liquid . I'm a werewolf Open To the attendant nearby , she coldly instructed , " Take all these down . I don't want to see them . " The attendant didn't ask any questions , merely assuming she was unhappy . " Why are you throwing a tantrum ? You're about to become the Luna of a pack , you should act a little more mature . " A voice came from behind her , and when Tessa turned , it was Audrey . Tessa remained silent . From a young age , Audrey had always pressured her to be the perfect Luna , while Chloe got to be lively and carefree . Tessa had long since grown accustomed to Audrey's criticisms . Audrey scoffed , pulling a gift box from her purse . " This is your new mating ceremony gift . " Tessa blinked in surprise . Had her mother ever given her anything before ? Her emotions were conflicted , but she waited until Audrey left to open it . Inside was a dazzling diamond necklace . For a moment , she just stared at it , a cold smile frozen on her face . She recognized the necklace . It had been given to Chloe on her fifth birthday by Audrey . And when Audrey had seen that Tessa liked it , she'd promised to give it to her when she turned ten . But that promise had stretched on for over a decade . Chloe had gotten it effortlessly , while Tessa had to wait years . Yet , when Tessa earned her first paycheck as an adult , she bought it for herself . She stared at the necklace , her thoughts swirling . Finally , she threw it in the trash . She no longer needed it . And today this would be the last time they ever met . Chapter 8 Θ 26.09 % D Dreame - Read Romance Stories 4.4 FREE Installed I looked at my hand still oozing thick sticky red liquid . I'm a werewolf . Open ་ ་ The day before the mating ceremony , Ryan and Tessa were not allowed to share a room , which conveniently made it easier for her to leave tonight . To her surprise , she received a message from Chloe . " Wishing you a happy wedding and a lifetime of happiness . " Chloe must have sent it while lying in Ryan's arms . Of course , she was thrilled . Once the mating ceremony was over , their plans would be complete . Chloe would become the sole daughter of the Bloodmoon pack's Alpha , and Ryan would replace his brother , becoming the true Alpha , with his Luna by his side , forming the perfect family . Tessa smiled bitterly , glancing at the boxes around her . She replied , " Thank you for the wishes . I will . " " By the way , I got you some gifts . You'll get them tomorrow . " She offered her hollow pleasantries . The gifts she had prepared for Chloe were handed over to the courier . On the day of the mating ceremony , when Chloe received her presents , Tessa would be far away . Once everything was packed and ready , Tessa took one final look at the house . There was no regret , no lingering attachment . She grabbed her phone and typed out a message : " Sorry , but Ryan and I's mating ceremony has been canceled . " " Please attend the ceremony for Ryan and Chloe instead . " Attached were photos of Ryan and Chloe together - captured during their frequent meetings , easily arranged through a discreet photographer . Once she was on the ship , the message would be sent automatically . It was her gift to them . Half an hour later , she stood before the cruise ship , identical to the model she had seen earlier . " Miss , where would you like to go ? " Chapter 8 26.09 % Dreame - Read Romance Stories Hooked at my hand still oozing thick sticky red liquid . I'm a werewolf 4.4 FREE Installed Open Tessa gazed out at the dark ocean , its depths hidden from view , but ahead , there was new life . " To Naples . " As the ship drifted further away , she threw her phone's SIM card into the sea . She didn't want anyone to reach her . Her thoughts swirled . Her lashes trembled slightly . She would never return to this place again . Chapter 8