Chapter 1 " Ms. Carrington , this cruise ship is comparable to the Titanic , but it's the latest model . It has everything you could want , and there's service throughout your journey . " Tessa's eyelashes fluttered , her gaze fixed on the model before her . " Is it true that once I get on this ship , I can leave here ? " The sales representative's interest piqued immediately . " Of course ! You can sail it wherever you like . There's nothing lacking on board . You could live there your entire life without ever needing to leave , and it even- " Tessa interrupted him coolly , pointing to the ship . " I'll take this one . " The salesman beamed . " Great choice ! It'll take about a week to deliver , though , so you'll need to pack your bags if you're moving in right away . " Tessa glanced at the business card he handed her and slipped it into her bag . Before leaving , she reminded him softly , " I don't want anyone else to know about this . " Satisfied with his nod of agreement , she left . Tessa had made up her mind . She would disappear to a place where no one could find her and never come back . After thinking it through , this cruise ship was the perfect choice . No one would ever guess she'd hide on the sea for the rest of her life . This time , she was setting off alone . Just then , her phone rang . Ryan's name flashed on the screen . " Babe , we're having a gathering with the pack tonight . Don't forget . " " Where are you ? I'll come pick you up . " Hearing the concerned tone on the other end of the line made Tessa feel nauseous . She had only recently discovered , by accident , that Ryan's true love had always been Chloe , not her . Even though they were fated mates . No wonder her wolf , Clara , had been so downcast . After they had mated , Tessa had started to warm up to him , but having never been in a relationship , she was afraid to fully embrace it . Ryan had spent an entire year doing everything he could to make her happy . He'd be there whenever she needed him , offering her comfort and security . Even on the most ordinary of days , he'd surprise her with thoughtful gestures . Even when she rejected his advances 99 times , he never lost his temper or tried to force her . " As long as you don't reject me as your mate , that's fine , " he said . He promised her he would patiently earn her trust , showing her his sincerity . But Tessa never expected that , after agreeing to become his Luna , the person who appeared to love her so deeply , was secretly in love with another woman She laughed bitterly at her two years of devotion . Chapter 1 D Dreame - Read Romance Stories 4.4 FREE Installed Open Book Title My Mate and Brother's Betrayal 12 % It all felt like a cruel joke . Tessa couldn't muster the slightest bit of interest . If Ryan hadn't reminded her , she would have forgotten that today was the pack's monthly family dinner . And every time that dinner came around , it marked a day of discomfort for her . Tessa's tone was flat . " I don't need you to pick me up . I'll go by myself . " Without a second thought , she ended the call . When Tessa arrived , it was already late . The people around the table stared at her coldly . Especially Chloe , her little sister . Before Tessa could explain , Chloe spoke first . " Tessa , do you even know how long we've all been waiting for you ? " " After growing up in the Bloodmoon Pack , how could you not learn some basic manners ? " " We're all supposed to be future Lunas . What will we do now ? " Tessa raised her eyes to meet her parents ' gaze , but they still wore the same cold expression . She couldn't understand . They were all adopted children by Alpha and Luna together . Why was Chloe seen as the shining star in their eyes while she was treated like a jinx ? The pack adored the lively , adorable Chloe , but secretly bullied Tessa, despite the fact that she was also the Alpha's daughter . Their frustration seemed to be directed solely at her , while they pretended to respect her on the surface . But behind her back , they constantly tormented her . Years ago , the Bloodmoon Pack had been attacked by rogues , and Alpha Liam and Luna Audrey lost their biological daughter in the chaos . When they found Tessa and Chloe , they noticed their traits closely resembled their lost daughter , so they adopted them both . i In the end , they announced Chloe as their biological daughter and Tessa as their adopted one . Tessa had grown used to this treatment , but when Chloe confronted her , her gaze remained calm . " I'm sorry . I'm late . " Chapter 1