Chapter 10 Ryan sped down the road , his thoughts consumed by Tessa . As the red light ahead turned on , without hesitation , he floored the accelerator and sped through . He ran through several red lights , sweat pouring from his palms , He had never felt so concerned about Tessa before . For a moment , fear gripped him - the fear that Tessa might leave him . The drive from the mating ceremony to his house was usually a fifty - minute journey , but today , he managed to make it back in just over thirty minutes . He rushed inside the house and immediately ran to the bedroom . Upon entering , he froze , staring at the empty room in disbelief . The sight was almost too much to comprehend - it was as if no one had ever lived there . Only his belongings remained , and he called out throughout the entire house . But no response came Standing in the living room , his breath came in short gasps , his heartbeat thundering in his ears . He turned to the maid standing nearby and shouted , " Where's Tessa ? Where did she go ? " The maid flinched , terrified by his tone and afraid to speak " Luna Tessa didn't she leave yesterday ? " The maid assumed Tessa had gone to move her things to the Slivermoon pack and didn't dare ask any more questions . Ryan clenched his fists , smashing a nearby vase In his fury . " Find her ! Get the entire pack to search for her ! " " Bring Luna Tessa back " The servants had never seen Ryan so angry since he and Tessa had mate to each other . Ryan felt his body shake , his strength draining away. He slumped onto the couch , overwhelmed . " I told you , you can't betray our mate , " his woll's voice sperred coldly . ** Shul up ! Suddenly , Ryan's throat tightened , his emotions choking him . Today was supposed to be their mating ceremony . He stared down at his phone , the wallpaper showing Tessa's smiling face . He sat there , lost in- thought , trying to plece everything together . When bad she discovered the truth ? Why hadn't she said anything before leaving ? Why hadn't she given him a chance to explain ? The news of Tessa's departure hurt him more than he expected It felt as though , deep in his heart , he truly loved Tessa . Listen Al Meanwhile , back at the house , Chloe threw herself onto her bed . When she heard someone approaching , she grabbed a mug from the bedside table and hurled it across the room . " Go away ! Don't come in ! " But when she looked up , she realized ed it was her mother . Tears streamed down Chloe's face as she collapsed into Audrey's arms . " What did I do wrong ? Why is Tessa treating me like this ? " " Ryan likes me - what's wrong with that ? I've always given in to her , and what do I get in return ? " Her words carried no sense of guilt , only frustration . Audrey looked at Chloe with a pained expression . No matter what Chloe had done , Audrey couldn't see any fault in her after all , to Audrey , Chloe was her real daughter . " She's wrong for doing this to you , Chloe . Don't cry , my dear . Once I find Tessa , I'll make sure she's kicked out of the pack ! " " No one can hurt my daughter ! " Chloe quickly wiped away her tears and gazed up at Audrey with hopeful eyes . " Mom , really ? " The thought of kicking Tessa out of the Bloodmoon pack had always been her secret wish . She knew that Tessa was the true daughter the rightful heir to the pack . Chloe , on the other hand , had only deceived Alpha Liam and Luna Audrey to secure her place . But with Audrey's promise , she felt that her efforts were worth it Not only would she have control over the pack , but she could finally be with Ryan openly . Chloe leaned gently into Audrey's embrace , a small , satisfied smile tugging at the corners of her lips . Listen Al