Shattered Moonlight (Maeve and Dominic) novel Chapter 32

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During the time Tessa had been gone, Ryan had felt that not a single day had been bearable.

In his large house, he felt empty, and as he walked past the living room, memories of her flooded

back.

He missed the times they had curled up together on the couch, watching TV.

With Christmas approaching, he found himself longing for the moments when he used to put so

much thought into choosing gifts for her.

Back when they had just mated to each other, Tessa had stayed up late designing clothes, working

for two or three nights in a row, unable to sleep.

She worked tirelessly just to make a little extra money, and on Christmas Day, she had given him a

luxury watch.

Ryan knew that she knew he didn’t need a brand–name watch. But it was the first time he truly felt the sincerity and thoughtfulness of her love.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he watched her work so hard, only to give him that watch.

He held her tightly in his arms, silently promising to love her as long as he breathed.

When had that promise stopped meaning anything?

Maybe he had even forgotten all those promises himself.

He mocked himself for his own mistakes, yet he couldn’t stop wishing she would come back.

He had searched for her desperately, but there had been no news, no sign of her.

His wolf, once so fierce and agitated, had become increasingly despondent, losing its vitality.

Audrey had also recovered and left the hospital. Now, she spent her days quietly resting in the pack.

Occasionally, she would pull out the journal Tessa had left behind, reading it over and over.

Each time she read it, memories of the countless times she had been cold, unfeeling, and had

pushed Tessa away resurfaced.

It was like a knife piercing her heart, a constant reminder of the past she couldn’t forget.

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“Have you been in touch with Tessa lately? Have you seen her?” Nick asked.

Recently, several people had called with similar questions, and Ryan assumed it was just another

inquiry.

“No, what’s going on?”

He paused for a long moment before answering.

“I’m currently in Naples, on a cruise ship. I think I saw someone who looks just like Tessa.”

Ryan’s body tensed at the words, his grip tightening on the phone.

“What did you say? Where?”

“Are you sure you didn’t mistake her for someone else?”

Ryan’s voice was strained, his disbelief obvious.

Nick, sensing his doubt, quickly snapped a photo and sent it over.

“There’s no mistake. It’s Tessa.”

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