From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 131

Chapter 131

“Because you’ve spoiled him,” Father corrected firmly. “Nathan is our

only son, our only Alpha heir, and you’ve treated him like he can do

no wrong since the day he was born.”

I watched them argue, the plan unfolding perfectly. As they continued

to trade accusations, I carefully adjusted my position, wincing visibly

as I moved my bandaged wrist. The small display of pain had the

desired effect–both parents immediately stopped arguing and turned

their attention back to me.

“Please don’t fight,” I said softly, injecting a note of distress into my

voice. “I didn’t do this because of the detention or the punishment. I

deserved that. I did this because… because I finally realized what I’ve

lost.”

I met my father’s eyes directly, letting him see the manufactured

sincerity I’d practiced. “I’ve made terrible mistakes, especially with

Julia. I rejected my fated mate because I was young and stupid and

afraid of commitment. And now she’s gone, maybe forever, and I can

feel it like a physical wound inside me.”

The lie flowed easily, almost believably. In truth, I’d never felt

anything for Julia beyond irritation and occasional possessiveness.

But my parents didn’t need to know that.

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“Oh, Nathan.” Mother clutched my uninjured hand. “It’s not too late.

If she’s truly your fated mate, there must be a way to make things

right.”

“The Moon Goddess chose her for you for a reason,” she continued,

turning to my father. “Robert, we need to help him. Surely there’s

some way to approach the White family, to explain that Nathan has

recognized his mistake.”

Father frowned, skepticism written across his features: “After

everything that’s happened? The attack at our Pack, the assault at

Spring Valley? I doubt Julia White would even consider speaking to

him.”

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“We have to try,” Mother insisted. “For Nathan’s sake. Look at him-

he’s devastated. This is clearly affecting him deeply.”

I cast my eyes downward, the picture of remorse. “I understand if it’s

too late,” I said quietly. “I just… I need to at least tell her I’m sorry.

That I was wrong.”

Father studied me with narrowed eyes, I could almost see him

weighing my words, searching for deception. He’d always been able to

read me better than anyone else, which was precisely why I’d needed the physical injury to sell this performance.

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“Even if I believed this sudden change of heart,” he said carefully, “Julia is being guarded by Alpha Collins himself now. Spring Valley

won’t allow you anywhere near her.”

“There must be a way,” Mother urged. “Traditional pack law allows for

reconciliation between fated mates. It’s a sacred bond, Robert–you

know this.”

I watched them carefully, seeing my mother position herself as my

advocate while my father’s resistance slowly eroded. This was exactly

what I needed–my mother pushing for access to Julia while appearing to support a heartfelt reconciliation.

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“I’ll speak with Julia’s father,” Father finally conceded. “Beta White

has always been reasonable. But Nathan,” he fixed me with a stern

look, “if this is another game, if you’re not sincere about making

amends…”

“I am sincere,” I interrupted, meeting his gaze steadily. “I know I’ve

made mistakes. Terrible ones. But losing Julia…” I let my voice crack

with emotion, “it’s shown me what really matters.”

Mother squeezed my hand, tears in her eyes. “We’ll help you,

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