Chapter 25 Ryan's loud shout snapped Tessa back to reality . She didn't want to stay and take care of Audrey . For the first time , she made the decision to call Liam . " It's me , Tessa . " " Mom collapsed . Could you come to Naples ? " As soon as Liam heard , he immediately canceled all his pack meetings and Alpha duties . He booked the fastest flight to Naples , anxious that something might happen to Audrey . In his heart , nothing mattered more than her , his mate . The moment he landed , Liam rushed straight to the hospital . When he saw Tessa , he froze for a moment . His face was filled with concern as he looked at Audrey , still unconscious . After a long while , he stepped outside and sat beside Tessa in the hallway . " This is the third time your mother's collapsed , and every time , it's been because of news about you . " " She carries so much guilt , always thinking she owes you everything . And she really regrets it . " Even Liam , a seasoned warrior who had survived countless pack wars , choked up as he spoke . " I'm sorry too . " " I've neglected you all these years . I'm sorry . " Tessa stayed silent . " I know your mother probably told you a lot , but I still want to say this : If you can , please come back to the pack . We all miss you . " Miss her ? When Tessa was eighteen , she left for Alpha training at another pack , staying away for three or four months . Chapter 25 40.87 % Even then , she hadn't received a single call or message . It seemed that caring for her had always been too difficult for them to express . Tessa had always thought it was her fault - she must have done something to make her parents stop loving her . But the truth was , they never had her in their hearts at all . During those days , the only joy she had came from drawing . Would they ever understand ? No one could truly empathize unless they'd lived the same pain . How could they understand ? She didn't know when it happened , but as she thought about it , a tear slid down her cheek . Tessa quickly wiped it away and composed herself before replying , " I'll think about it . " Liam didn't press her further . As she walked outside alone , Aaron appeared by her side , silently keeping her company . He understood her sensitivity , her fragility , and her kindness . Tessa stared into space , lost in thought . " Aaron , do you think I should go back ? To them , to the pack ? " She began to question her decision . Her mother was still in the hospital , and here she was , acting like a spoiled child . She wasn't even sure of her own feelings anymore . Aaron gently took her hand , his voice soft and reassuring . " How could it be your fault ? You've always been the one who was hurt . " " Follow your heart . I'll be here with you , no matter what . " Tessa's eyes filled with tears again . She couldn't help herself when she heard him speak like that . Chapter 25 40.87 % D .. D Dreame - Read Romance Stories I looked at my hand still oozing thick sticky red liquid . I'm a werewolf . 4.4 FREE Installed Open " I'm so conflicted . I hate what they've done to me , but when I see her lying in that hospital bed , 1 want to forgive them . " Aaron rested her head on his shoulder . " That's because you love clearly , but your heart is kind . " There were people who saw her flaws as strengths . People who told her that everything she did was right . She faced her own heart and found an answer . She didn't need to hide from the past . All the good and bad were behind her now . Perhaps it was time to look forward . And she , more than anyone , needed to do so . Her anger and resentment would eventually fade , healing the wounds in her heart . When she would see Alpha Liam and Luna Audrey again , she knew her heart would have found its way . Chapter 25