Book Fitte My Mare and Brother's Betrayal 18 : 92 % Chapter 4 Ryan picked up his phone and glanced at Tessa , confirming that she was asleep before sending a voice message . His tone conveyed a loving vibe . " But I just got back , babe . How about tomorrow ? " Chloe on the other end of the line was more direct , calling him without hesitation . " Ryan , don't you miss me ? I miss you so much . I just want to see you . " " By the way , did the wedding dress I wore today look good ? " Ryan didn't hesitate . " Of course it looked great . " Chloe continued to press him . " Who do you think looks better in that dress , Tessa or me ? " Ryan paused for a second , glancing at Tessa before answering . " No one looks better than you . " The words came out of his mouth like a sword , piercing Tessa's heart . He had once said that Tessa was the most beautiful and kind woman he had ever known . Not long ago , Ryan had publicly declared in front of the pack that Tessa would be the future Luna of their pack . Everyone had cast envious glances , and even Tessa had believed she would be happy for the rest of her life . Now , she realized that Ryan's proclamation of her as his mate and the future Luna was just a way to get her out of the Bloodmoon pack . This would allow Chloe to be the only future Luna in the pack , claiming both the love of the pack and their parents . It also gave Chloe the power to control Tessa from within the pack , all while maintaining her position as Luna . Chloe , seemingly satisfied with his response , softened her tone immediately . " Then , are you coming over to stay with me tonight ? " " I'm still waiting for you today ... " Chloe's voice was soft , and Ryan still couldn't resist . " Tessa is asleep now . Wait for me . " He stood up , grabbed his clothes , and prepared to leave . Before he went , he texted Tessa to cover his tracks . " Babe , there's a sudden matter with the pack . I need to head back . Stay home and wait for me . " Tessa had long lost track of how many nights Ryan had lied to her . Maybe every night he claimed to have " pack business , " he was actually meeting with Chloe in secret . She couldn't count how many times this had happened . She watched Ryan leave , a bitter feeling rising in her chest . Lying on her side in bed , she couldn't hold back her tears , soaking the pillow . Her woll was also softly whimpering . " Why doesn't our mate love us ? " Chapter 4 19.82 % BALIONAISE CEO'S Dreame - Read Romance Stories Book Title My Mate and Brother's Betrayal 4.4 FREE Installed Open I ou des She turned her head , pretending not to hear her , and closed her eyes . Ryan , this time , I'll let you go . The cruise ship would arrive in five days . Tessa woke early the next day to handle the paperwork . 7 . As soon as the ship arrived , she would board it . The first stop was Naples , a place she had always wanted to visit . Once she settled everything , she could finally live for herself . She had packed most of her things already . Ryan returned early that day and , seeing Tessa so busy , assumed she was preparing for the mating ceremony . He approached her and took her hand . " Babe , you don't need to work so hard . Once you're my Luna , I'll handle everything at home . You can just enjoy yourself . " Tessa froze for a moment before slowly nodding . Becoming your Luna ? That's impossible now . The smile on Ryan's face made her feel exhausted just looking at it . Before long , she received a message from the Beta of the Bloodmoon pack . " Today is the day we discuss the mating ceremony with the Slivermoon pack . You both must attend . " This wasn't a discussion ; it was a notification . Even though Tessa didn't want to , she had to play her part in this charade . The venue was set in a park , and the restaurant chosen was Chloe's favorite . Though the meeting was supposed to be about Tessa and Ryan's upcoming mating ceremony , Chloe sat beside Ryan , wearing a white dress . Rig and Olivia , who were sitting with them , treated Chloe with obvious favoritism . They let her sit wherever she wanted . Compared to Tessa , the adopted daughter of the pack , Rig and Olivia were much more eager for Ryan's Luna to be Chloe - the biological daughter of the Alpha from the neighboring pack - rather than Tessà , the orphaned adoptive daughter . So , despite their outward politeness , they had always been cold toward Tessa . Back then , when Tessa had fallen for Ryan , believing him to be her fated mate , she had been willing to endure the lack of affection and respect . She thought that eventually , they would come to love her , But now , she no longer believed that . She couldn't stand this life anymore , and she didn't want to spend another day in it . Chupke A