Chapter 26 Not long after , Audrey woke up in the hospital , and Liam called for Tessa to come . She quickly gathered a few things , hurrying to the hospital . The first thing Audrey said when she opened her eyes was asking about Tessa . " Tessa , where is she ? " Liam reassured her that Tessa would be there soon , and Audrey finally seemed to relax . " Did you know ? Tessa found a second mate ... she found a second home . " Her voice trembled , laced with tears . Liam nodded , of course , he knew . Audrey thought Liam seemed distant , like he didn't care about his child . But she didn't know that Liam had sent many messenger wolves searching for Tessa's whereabouts . He was the kind of man who believed that saying something or not didn't change anything . When Tessa arrived , Audrey forced a weak smile . Her pale face was overshadowed by hollow eyes . It was the first time Tessa had seen Audrey so frail . Her lips trembled , wanting to say something , but she held back . Liam stood up and motioned for Tessa to sit down . " Sit down , talk to your mom . She's been waiting for you . " Audrey struggled to sit up . " Tessa , your father and I truly hope you can come back to us . Be our daughter again . " Tessa lowered her head , silent . She didn't know what to say to her parents now . Chapter 26 41.74 % Her hope , the hope that hadn't been crushed on the first day, maybe had been shattered when she was five . Or perhaps it was when Audrey had given her that necklace on the day of the mating ceremony . It didn't seem to matter anymore . Tessa stayed silent for a long while before finally speaking . " I've already forgiven you both , in my heart ... " Both Liam and Audrey smiled , a long - forgotten smile , one that Tessa could tell was genuine . " But I'm not going back . " The smiles froze on their faces , and Audrey looked disappointed . " Why ? Are you still angry with us ? " Tessa raised her eyes to meet theirs . "No , when I first saw you , I was angry , but now ... I'm not angry anymore . It's like after leaving , I've come to understand so much . " " When I was young , I could never understand why you treated me and Chloe so differently , even though we were both your daughters . " " At five , I started trying to be obedient , to be understanding , to make you happy . " " No one can ask the little me from back then to forgive anyone now . " " I've forgiven you , but I can't forgive myself for being soft - hearted . " Audrey's eyes began to redden as she listened to her . She thought back on the past , and there wasn't a single day she didn't hate herself . " You don't have to do this . I just want you to stay healthy , please don't worry about me anymore . " Audrey nodded , holding back tears . " We respect your decision . The Bloodmoon Pack will always be your home . If you ever want to come back , you're welcome anytime , okay ? " Chapter 26 41.74 % Tessa was silent for a moment before replying , " Okay . " Watching Tessa walk away , Audrey couldn't hold it in anymore and collapsed into Liam's arms , crying . It felt like her heart was being torn apart - like it was healed , but also not healed at all . Tessa seemed so far away now , unreachable . After leaving the hospital , Tessa made arrangements for them on a cruise ship . It made her feel a bit more at ease , knowing they would be leaving soon . But Ryan , he refused to leave . In the end , he even boarded the cruise ship with Audrey . No matter how much she didn't want it , Tessa couldn't bring herself to argue with him anymore. Later that night , Tessa accidentally ran into Ryan sitting alone , drinking in silence . She didn't approach him , but just as she turned to leave , Ryan called out to her . "Tessa , I really love you . " " Won't you give me another chance ? " Chapter 26