The Silent Luna's Trial (Maple and Finn) novel Chapter 58

Chapter 4

Ryan glanced down at his phone, his eyes flicking briefly to Tessa, who was peacefully asleep beside him. Satisfied she was resting, he pressed record and sent a voice message, his tone warm and affectionate.

“But I just got back, babe. How about tomorrow instead?”

On the other end of the line, Chloe’s voice came through without hesitation, bold and insistent.

“Ryan, don’t you miss me? I miss you so much. I just want to see you.”

Then, with a teasing edge, she added, “By the way, did the wedding dress I wore today look good?”

Ryan didn’t hesitate for a second.

“Of course it looked amazing.”

Chloe pressed further, her voice laced with challenge. “So, who do you think looked better in that dress, Tessa or me?”

Ryan paused, stealing a quick glance at the sleeping Tessa before answering.

“No one looks better than you.”

His words cut through the silence like a knife, piercing Tessa’s heart deeply. He had once told her she was the most beautiful and kind woman he had ever known. Not long ago, Ryan had proudly declared in front of the entire pack that Tessa would be their future Luna. Everyone had looked on with envy, and Tessa had allowed herself to believe that happiness was finally within reach.

Now, the truth was undeniable. Ryan’s public declaration had been nothing more than a convenient lie, a ruse to push Tessa out of the Bloodmoon pack. This scheme ensured that Chloe would stand alone as the future Luna, securing both the pack’s loyalty and their parents’ approval. It also gave Chloe the power to manipulate Tessa from within, all while maintaining her own position as Luna.

Chloe, seemingly satisfied with his answer, softened her tone immediately.

“So, are you coming over to stay with me tonight?”

“I’m still waiting for you,” she whispered, her voice tender and coaxing.

Ryan’s resolve wavered. “Tessa’s asleep now. Wait for me.”

He rose from the bed, gathering his clothes as he prepared to leave. Before stepping out, he quickly sent a text to Tessa, covering his tracks.

“Babe, something urgent came up with the pack. I have to go back. Stay home and wait for me.”

Tessa had lost count of how many nights Ryan had spun this same lie. Every time he claimed “pack business,” it was likely a secret meeting with Chloe instead.

She couldn’t even remember how many times this betrayal had repeated.

Watching Ryan walk away, a heavy bitterness settled in her chest. Curling up on her side, she struggled to hold back tears that soaked into her pillow. Her wolf whimpered softly beside her.

“Why doesn’t our mate love us?” the silent question echoed in her mind.

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