Chapter 2 Chloe's most hated thing was ' Tessa's indifferent expression , like she didn't care about anything . " You've never cared about me , " Chloe snapped . " Ever since we were kids , it's always been this way . " " But how can you not respect Mom and Dad ? " She spoke as though defending Liam and Audrey . Before Tessa could respond , Ryan , sitting nearby , spoke first . " Don't be upset , Chloe . Tessa didn't mean it . " " Don't hold it against her , " he added , his voice gentle . Ryan's first words weren't meant to defend Tessa , but to comfort Chloe . This wasn't the first time . He knew exactly what to say to calm Chloe down . The thousands of messages on his phone all expressed his love for Chloe . Tessa felt stupid , stupid for not realizing sooner that he had a secret account . Everything on that finsta was about Chloe . His Instagram , his lock screen background - everything was devoid of her . It was as if they had never loved each other at all . Not only did Ryan know how to soothe Chloe , but he also knew how to win over Alpha Liam and Luna Audrey . Not just because he was tall , handsome , and had been top of his class in Alpha training for several years , but also because he was the Alpha of the Silvermoon Pack - a perfect son - in - law to strengthen pack relations . Liam and Audrey were soon smiling , their cold demeanor disappearing , and they turned to Tessa . " Alright , sit down . Alpha Ryan is your mate . You're so lucky , " they said . Ryan smiled happily at Tessa after the compliment . But what he didn't know was that Tessa hated his sycophantic smile more than anything . She didn't look up at him , but her peripheral vision caught the sight of his hand , subtly intertwined with Chloe's under the table . She immediately lifted her head , a lump forming in her throat . She couldn't find the words , only feeling a sharp ache in her chest as she mechanically continued to eat , pretending like nothing was wrong . She fought to keep her emotions in check , not wanting anyone to see how hurt she was . Her thoughts briefly drifted to the cruise ship's arrival date . Soon , she'd be able to leave this man , this suffocating home , and the pack that didn't care for her . Early the next morning , Ryan woke her up , and as he leaned in to kiss her , she quickly turned her head to avoid him . " What's wrong ? " Ryan , beaming with excitement , pulled her into a tight hug . " Did you forget ? We're going to try on wedding dresses today ! " Tessa froze , the events of the past few days so overwhelming that she couldn't immediately process his words . She nodded softly . They still had a week until their wedding . Chapter 2 BILLIONAIRE CG'S Dreame - Read Romance Stories 44 FREE Installed Open Book Title My Mats and Brother's Betrayal 18.02 % " I've been waiting so long for this day , babe . Finally , we can seal the mate bond . " Even the date for the mating ceremony had been chosen by Chloe . It seemed like she could never escape Chloe . Since the day they were both adopted from the orphanage , Chloe had never accepted the idea of having two Alpha daughters in the pack . She had never intended to keep it that way . She wanted to be the one and only Alpha's daughter . She had been actively targeting Tessa , scheming and framing her in many ways . Tessa watched Ryan silently , her gaze cold . She had already made up her mind - on their wedding day , she would give them a " surprise . " Ryan looked so happy as he smiled at her . He was genuinely delighted . But was he happy because Tessa was finally becoming his Luna ? Or because he had achieved his goal with Chloe ? Maybe it didn't matter anymore . When they arrived at the wedding dress shop , Tessa was shocked to see Chloe there . At first glance , Chloe was wearing the wedding dress that Tessa had ordered and custom - made . Without asking for Tessa's approval , Chloe had put it on , grinning happily as she posed in front of the mirror . Ryan walked over , admiring her . His gaze lingered , and he couldn't hide his appreciation . " Wow , Chloe , you look beautiful . " Chloe smiled shyly , lowering her eyes , as though they were the ones about to get married . " Tessa , do you mind if I try on your wedding dress ? It should be fine , right ? " " I'm so envious that you're about to become the Luna of the Slivermoon pack . Unlike me , our parents won't let me be the Luna of any other pack - they only want me to be the Luna of ours . " Not just the dress , but this man - everything could be hers . Ryan stared at Chloe , his gaze fixed on her with admiration . " Chloe is so cute . Liam and Audrey probably can't bear to let you leave the pack . " It sounded like a polite comment , but it was heartfelt praise . Tessa felt disgust rise within her . She looked at Chloe with cold eyes . " Are you done wearing it ? Take it off . " Chapter 2