From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16

1… I suppose a brief conversation wouldn’t hurt, I heard myself say, immediate regretting the words.

You’re being ridiculous, Kaia muttered in my head. We don’t need his help.

I know, I replied silently. But maybe…

I didn’t finish the thought, even to myself.

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Edward’s eyes scanned the room, and he spotted Matthew standing near the far all, partially hidden in shadow. “Ah, there he is. Come along, dear He placed a gentle hand on my elbow, guiding me through the crowd with my father ollowing close behind.

As we approached, I could see Matthew more clearly, Ile stood with his arms crossed, his expression distant as he observed the gathering. There was something lonely about the way he held himself apart from the celebration, despite being its host.

Matthew,” Edward said warmly as we reached him. “I want you to meet someone

Matthew’s eyes flicked to us, and I felt that same chill I’d experienced at the university–except this time, there was no warmth following it, no recognition

of our previous encounters.

“This is Julia White,” Edward continued, gesturing toward me with the enthusiasm of someone who’d had too much whiskey. “She’s studying nursing at State.

Smart girl, preparing for your scholarship exam.”

“Hello, I managed, my voice steadier than I felt.

Matthews gaze settled on me briefly before returning to Edward. His jaw was tight, his posture rigid.

Her father and I go way back,” Edward went on, oblivious to the tension. “I thought maybe you could give her some guidance. You know, help her

understand what to focus on for the exam. A few tips from the source, so to speak

My stomach dropped. The way Edward phrased it made it sound like I was asking for special treatment, for insider information. I opened my mouth to

clarify, to explain that wasn’t what I wanted at all.

But Matthew spoke first.

Students who pass the exam receive scholarships,” he stated flatly, barely looking at me. “The questions are straightforward for anyone who’s been paying attention in their classes. I don’t see why you’d need any additional information His tone carried a hint of impatience, as if my interest in learning more

about the scholarship process was a waste of his time.

The dismissal in his voice hit me like a physical blow. My cheeks burned with humiliation.

I wasn’t I started to protest, but Matthew had already turned slightly away, attention clearly elsewhere.

“If you’ll excuse me,” he said curtly, nodding to Edward and my father but not toe I need to check on the security team.

He walked away without another word, his broad shoulders moving easily throw the crowd as people automatically stepped aside for hint.

I stood there speechless for a moment, watching Matthew’s back as he disappear into the gathering My hands trembled slightly, and I clasped them

together to hide it

What a jerk, Yais growled in my mind. He didnt even look at us properly

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I know, I silently replied to my wolf. Self important Alpha who thinks everyone wets special treatment

“Well, Edward said, looking embarrassed. Matthew’s been under a lot of stresstely. Don’t take it personally, dear.”

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But I did take it personally. The warmth Id felt at the prospect of seeing him an evaporated completely. My throat felt tight as I forced myself to smile

politely at Edward

It’s fine, I said, though my voice sounded hollow even to my own ears. “He’s right. The exam should be straightforward

My father placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, and I could see the apolog in his eyes for putting me in this position

This arrogant wolf is no different from Nathan, Kaia continued, bristling. Just anoer Alpha who thinks he’s better than everyone else.

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