From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 199

Julia’s POV

Star Shadow packx community center glowed with light despite the late hour. The mesting hall was packed to capacity, the pertany confusion. The discovery of three bodies had sent shockwaves through every wolf in our pack. I stood at the entrance, fealing dozens of eyes are toward de My nurse’s uniform still had traces of Nathan’s blood from my examination, but there hadn’t been time to change.

Matthew stood beside me, his presence giving me strength. Despite the wound on his side still causing him pain, his posture remained tall and onwatering. could feel our bond humming with support and warmth between us, but there was also something else—a hesitation I couldn’t quite understand

“Are you ready” Matthew asked softly, his eyes flickering with complex emotions,

I nodded, taking a deep breath. “I have to be.”

We walked together toward the main platform, whispers spreading through the crowd as we moved. I caught fragments of conversation Alpha?“-“Can a nurse lead an entire pack?“–“Is there something between her and Spring Valley’s Alpha?”

Just as we reached the steps to the platform, I felt Matthew’s hand gently release mine. Confused, I turned to look at him.

“This is your moment, Julia,” Matthew said calmly. “This is your pack. You need to face them alone.”

Before I could respond, Matthew had already stepped back, blending into the crowd at the rear. A wave of unexpected loss washed over me, composed myself. I climbed the steps alone, taking the position that once belonged to Nathan and his father.

The hall immediately fell silent. Hundreds of eyes stared at me–expectant, doubtful, even frightened. I spotted my father and Eric in the fox de expressions equally complex. My father nodded encouragingly while Eric maintained an unreadable neutral expression.

“Brothers and sisters of Star Shadow,” I began, my voice steadier than I’d anticipated. “We face an unprecedented crisis. In the past twenty lost Alpha Nathan, former Alpha–mate Emma, and Nathan’s mate Grace.‘

Murmurs rippled through the crowd, but I raised my hand for silence.

“As the person temporarily assuming leadership responsibilities, I must tell you the truth. Based on our investigation and Emma’s a ma Nathan murdered his father Robert, our respected former Alpha. Upon learning this truth. Emast chose revenge. Their struggle at the chat both falling to their deaths, Grace died from the sudden breaking of the mate bond.“

Shocked gasps echoed around the room. I gave everyone a moment to process this information

During this extraordinary time, I, as a medical professional, tempentarily took on leadership reponsibilities during the virus out. Mes become the next Alpha. I paused, surveying the room. Bid I must decline this proposal

The hall erupted in surprised discussions.

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From Rejected Mate to Luna

Chapter 199

Julia’s POV

Star Shadow pack’s community center glowed with light despite the late hour. The meeting hall was packed to capacity, the air thick with anxiety, grief, a confusion. The discovery of three bodies had sent shockwaves through every wolf in our pack. I stood at the entrance, feeling dozens of eyes turn toward My nurse’s uniform still had traces of Nathan’s blood from my examination, but there hadn’t been time to change.

Matthew st

coul

de me,

his presence giving me strength. Despite the wound on his side still causing him pain, his posture remained tall and unwavering ming with support and warmth between us, but there was also something else -a hesitation I couldn’t quite understand.

asked softly, his eyes flickering with complex emotions.

eep breath. “I have to be.”

together toward the main platform, whispers spreading through the crowd as we moved. I caught fragments of conversation: “Will she be our new Can a nurse lead an entire pack?“–“Is there something between her and Spring Valley’s Alpha?”

st as we reached the steps to the platform, I felt Matthew’s hand gently release mine. Confused, I turned to look at him.

“This is your moment, Julia,” Matthew said calmly

Before I could respond, Matthew had alre

composed myself. I climbed the steps a

The hall immediately fell silent. expressions equally complex.

“Brothers and sisters

lost Alpha Nath

Murmur

our pack. You need to face them alone.”

ding into the crowd at the rear. A wave of unexpected loss washed over me, but I quickly that once belonged to Nathan and his father.

e–expectant, doubtful, even frightened. I spotted my father and Eric in the front row, their gly while Eric maintained an unreadable neutral expression.

ce steadier than I’d anticipated. “We face an unprecedented crisis. In the past twenty–four hours, we’ve athan’s mate Grace.”

my hand for silence.

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I shook my head. “The Moon Goddess gave me the gift of healing, but that doesn’t mean I should be Alpha. According to our traditions, when an Alpha has no offspring, the Beta family has inheritance rights. I believe Eric, as an experienced Beta’s son and security team member, has the capability to lead us.”

Eric looked visibly shocked; he hadn’t expected my support. The crowd erupted into discussions, both supportive and questioning.

John rose from his seat, his voice cutting through the noise: “Julia is right. We’ve all witnessed her performance during the crisis, but Alpha requires more than crisis management. Eric has received years of leadership training, participated in countless border patrols and diplomatic missions. In terms of tradition and strength, he’s the suitable choice.”

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