Chapter 23 Tessa coldly fixed her gaze on them , her smile and happiness disappearing in an instant . " What do you want from me ? " She glanced at the two of them , her eyes as distant as if they were strangers . Ryan froze the moment he met her gaze . In the time she'd been gone , she seemed to have become even more beautiful . He stayed silent for a long while before finally murmuring , " I'm sorry . " But Tessa didn't want to hear those words . All she wanted was peace and tranquility in her life . Nothing more . His apology felt like he was reopening old wounds , forcing her to forgive him all over again . Her eyes remained cold as she looked at him . " You don't have to apologize . I don't want to hear it . " Ryan knew she wouldn't forgive him , but he still stepped forward , grabbing her hand . He foolishly thought , just like before , that a few sweet words could smooth things over with Tessa . " Please come back ... I really miss you . " " I've been looking for you for so long ... " " And Chloe and I , we've- " Tessa couldn't care less about his situation . Annoyed , she yanked her hand away from his grasp . " Can you stop? What does any of this have to do with me ? " This was the first time Ryan had ever seen Tessa like this - impatient and cold . It pierced his heart once again . Chapter 23 Dreame - Read Romance Stories 39.13 % Everyone knows that only the richest attend that 4.4 FREE Installed Open school . Our families were billionaires . With reddened eyes , he stared at her , almost desperate to hear some comforting words from her . But it was hopeless . Tessa sat at the table , fully aware that if she didn't make herself clear now , they wouldn't leave . They would follow her to the ends of the earth if they had to . " Do you really want me to go back with you ? What are you thinking ? After everything you did , do still expect me to come back to you ? To forgive you and be your mate again ? " you Ryan's face flushed with anger . " It's my fault . I'll change . Please come back with me . I'll be better for you than before . " Tessa's patience finally snapped . She shot him a scathing look . " Don't you get it ? I don't have feelings for you anymore . And I'm not going back with you . " Ryan knew what she meant ; he just couldn't accept it . Tessa had been so kind to him before , and now she was saying she didn't love him , just like that ? How could she ? He didn't understand , and he refused to believe it . He pointed at the man sitting next to Tessa . " Is it because of him ? " Tessa found him utterly ridiculous . What right did he have to blame someone else ? " Who cheated first ? I've already rejected you . We're not mates anymore . " Ryan wouldn't listen . Instead , he rushed forward , ready to confront Aaron . Tessa immediately stepped in front of Aaron , and Ryan let out a bitter laugh . " So you'd rather be with him than come back to me , huh ? " Tessa remained calm , her voice steady . " Why should I go back with you ? " " What does he have that I don't ? " Ryan continued , his frustration mounting . Chapter 23 39.13 % " I'm the Alpha of the pack . He's just a loser who took advantage of the situation ! " " What did you say ? " A warrior standing behind Aaron moved forward , radiating an aura of power . Ryan instinctively took a step back . Audrey , also feeling the tension , quickly moved behind Ryan , her fear evident . " Get down on your knees . Meet your Alpha King . " Chapter 23