From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 75

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“And he helped me carry my suitcase to my room,” Taylor added.

“Even recommended some local hiking trails.”

I stared at them in disbelief. So Matthew was only cold with me? This

confirmed my suspicion–it had to be about Daniel.

After dinner, I declined their invitation to watch a movie, needing

some time alone. The community paths were well–lit and peaceful,

beckoning me to explore further.

I noticed a small establishment tucked between a coffee shop and a

bookstore–a cozy bar with warm light spilling from its windows. The

sign read “The Timber Lodge.” On impulse, I pushed open the door

and stepped inside.

The interior was intimate and welcoming, with dark wood paneling

and soft jazz playing in the background. A few pack members sat at

scattered tables, their conversations a low murmur. The bartender, a

middle–aged woman with kind eyes, smiled at me as I approached the

bar.

“What can I get you, honey?” she asked.

“Something light,” I said, settling onto a barstool. “Whatever you

recommend.”

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Chapter 75

She poured me a glass of white wine, and I sipped it slowly, savoring

the warmth that spread through my chest. It had been so long since

I’d done something just for myself–something that wasn’t about

escaping Nathan or mourning Daniel or proving my worth to anyone.

One glass became two, then three. The bartender kept them coming,

perhaps sensing I needed the release. The alcohol loosened the tight

knot of tension that had lived in my shoulders for months. I found

iling at nothing in particular, feeling lighter than I had in

my

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