From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 113

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From Rejected Mate to Luna

Chapter 113

Matthew’s POV

“That was the most nerve–wracking dinner I’ve ever had in my life,” I

confessed to James as we walked through the community center’s

security area the morning after my date with Julia.

James tried to suppress a smile but failed miserably. “The mighty

Alpha of Spring Valley, terrified of a dinner date? Now that’s

something I never thought I’d hear.”

I rolled my eyes, but there was no denying the truth in his words. Last

of night had left me more anxious than facing down a group rogues. I’d spent hours preparing–researching restaurant reviews online,

calling in a favor with Marco, the restaurant owner, to reserve the

best table with a view of both the forest and the exit. I’d even tried on

five different outfits before settling on the dark bule button–down

that Olivia had once mentioned would bring out my eyes.

Hati, my wolf, had laughed at me the entire time. You’re acting like a

teenage pup before his first howl ceremony, he’d teased as I debated

between hiking boots and dress shoes.

Shut up, I’d growled back. Everything has to be perfect.

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“Did you actually ask her for permission to kiss her?” James

interrupted my thoughts, his eyebrows raised in amused disbelief.

I felt heat rising to my cheeks. “How did you-”

“Olivia,” he said simply. “Julia called her this morning. Apparently, it

made quite the impression.”

Great. Now I was the talk of the pack women’s gossip circle.

“I just wanted to be sure,” I muttered. “After everything with Nathan, I

didn’t want to…” I trailed off, not quite able to articulate it.

James’s expression softened. “Hey, I’m just giving you a hard time. It

was the right move.” He paused, then added with a wicked grin, “But

please tell me you at least knew what you were doing once she said

yes.”

I groaned, remembering my panicked research the day before. “I may

have asked you for advice on kissing techniques yesterday.”

“Which you completely ignored,” James laughed. “I spent twenty

minutes explaining the perfect approach, and you look like you’ve

forgotten all of it.”

“I was nervous,” I admitted, running a hand through my hair. “I even

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drove to the restaurant to make sure the table would be right. Marco

probably thinks I’ve lost my mind.”

James shook his head. “Matt, she just wanted to spend time with you,

not judge your date planning skills.”

I sighed, leaning against the wall. “I know. But after everything she’s

been through… I just wanted to give her something normal.

Something good.”

I hadn’t told James how I’d stopped at the meadow to pick wildflowers

instead of buying roses, worried that formal flowers might remind

Julia of Nathan’s ostentatious displays. Or how I’d arrived exactly on

time, not wanting to be early and pressure her, nor late and cause

anxiety. These small calculations had consumed my thoughts all day.

When Julia had opened her door, I’d momentarily forgotten how to

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