From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 152

From Rejected Mate to Luna

Chapter 152

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Relief flashed across his face as he stood, following my lead out of the room.

In the empty hallway, Nathan ran a hand through his hair, struggling to control his breathing. “I apologize for the interruption,” he managed through clenched teeth. Thomas sometimes speaks without thinking.”

“No need,” I said, my voice gentle but confident. I moved closer, my hand still on his arm. “Tell me about the gardens instead. I hear they’re beautiful this

time of year.

Gradually, as I kept him talking about neutral topics, his breathing slowed. The dangerous tension in his shoulders eased. By the time we reached the actual

gardens, he was almost himself again.

‘Better?” I asked, removing my hand but staying close enough that my perfume would linger in his senses.

Nathan nodded, something like wonder crossing his expression. “You’re the first person who’s managed to… calm me like that.” He looked away briefly. “My temper has been worse since becoming Alpha. The responsibility, the constant demands…”

‘Leadership is isolating, I offered sympathetically. “And isolating men often struggle with their emotions.”

I watched calculation dawn in his eyes. The powerful Alpha, newly ascended, had just revealed a weakness–to me.

“You’re very easy to talk to,” he said, studying my face with new interest.

I smiled. “Perhaps we should continue our conversation over dinner. Somewhere private.”

The restaurant Nathan selected was clearly meant to impress—a renovated historic mansion on the outskirts of town, elegant but secluded. Perfect im an Alpha who needed to hide his temper while courting a potential Luna.

“You’ve been remarkably patient with me today,” Nathan said after the waiter had taken our orders and left us alone with glasses of wine. Most pe on eggshells around my moods.”

I sipped my cabernet. “What would be the point in that?”

His eyebrows rose slightly, then he laughed a genuine sound that momentarily transformed his face into something about beyish 1

It’s refreshing.”

“Then let’s be direct, I set my glass down You need stability. Your temper is becoming a hability to your leadership, ant you need

manage it‘

I do, Nathan admitted, his eyes lingering on my lips. But I’ve been selective

“As you should be. I leaned forward slightly, allowing hum a better view of my décolletage. A tuna ja u werely standing, influences alliances, and shapes how other packs perceive your strength It’s a strategic devisin

Something shifted in Nathans expression desire mixed with calculation. Exactly. The candidates any council suggestask went politics

personally… uninspiring

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Chapter 152

And I inspire you? I asked, allowing a hint of seduction to color my tone.

“You’re unique, he countered, eyes traveling over my face and down to my neckline. “Beautiful, poised, and clearly intelligent. Your geesence since commands attention. His gaze held mine. And somehow, you make me feel… controlled.”

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The waiter returned with our entrées, providing a momentary reprieve from the intensity between us. I used the interruption to consider my next move Nathan was offering exactly what I’d anticipated–but I needed to ensure the terms favored my ambitions.

“I have a proposal, Nathan said after we’d begun eating. Toin me as Luna of Star Shadow. You would have status, wealth, and influence befitting your exceptional qualities. Our pack would rise in prominence with you by my side.”

“And in exchange, I help manage your public image and provide the appearance of a perfect Alpha pairing. I finished for him.

He nodded. ‘Is that something you’d consider?

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