From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 77

interference had. “Right. And I’m sure you’d have reacted the same

way if it was Ryan or Taylor in there instead of me.”

“This isn’t about you specifically,” Matthew insisted, but his tone

lacked conviction.

“Isn’t it?” I challenged, the alcohol still providing just enough liquid

courage to push. “You’ve been cold to me since the day we formally

met, except for that brief period when I was dating Daniel. And now

you’re back to treating me like I’ve done something wrong.”

Matthew’s expression hardened, and when he spoke, his words were

deliberately cruel. “Speaking of Daniel, weren’t you two just breaking

up not long ago? And now you’re already letting another man put his

arm around your back.”

The words hit like a physical blow, stealing my breath. For a moment,

I could only stare at him, shocked by the calculated cruelty of the

remark.

But then something shifted inside me. Instead of the hurt I knew he’d

intended to inflict, a different realization began to form–one that

was almost amusing in its clarity.

“Oh my god,” I said, a disbelieving laugh bubbling up despite

everything. “I was right all along.”

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Chapter 77

Your theory is ridiculous, but I have to admit it seems pretty reasonable

now, Kaia’s voice echoed in my mind, her tone carrying a hint of smug

satisfaction.

Matthew’s brow furrowed in confusion. “What are you talking about?”

“You totally had a thing for Daniel,” I said, the words tumbling out

before I could stop them. The alcohol still loosening my tongue

enough to voice the theory I’d only half–believed. “That’s why you’ve

been so weird around me. It wasn’t about me at all–you were jealous

of me!”

Matthew’s eyes widened in absolute shock, his carefully maintained

composure cracking. “What the hell are you talking about?”

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