From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 84

Chapter 84

As she passed, I caught a fleeting expression on her face–a flash of

something that looked like hurt before her features smoothed into

careful neutrality. She nodded politely in our direction before continuing on her way, her pace slightly quicker than before.

Once Julia was safely out of earshot, Abigail leaned close to my ear and whispered, “If you’re trying to make Julia think we’re involved, looking like you’re being tortured isn’t the way to do it.”

I froze mid–step, shocked by her directness. Abigail’s eyes, when I turned to look at her, held amusement rather than offense.

“I… that’s not…” I started to deny it, then stopped at her knowing

smile.

She’s got you pegged, Hati laughed. Everyone can see it except you.

I glanced back over my shoulder, catching a last glimpse of Julia as she disappeared around a corner. Even from a distance, I could tell her shoulders were slightly hunched, her posture broadcasting defeat. The realization that I’d caused that hit me harder than expected.

“I’m sorry,” I said honestly to Abigail, dropping the pretense. “That

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was inappropriate of me.”

Abigail shrugged, releasing my arm as we continued walking.

“Actually, I appreciate your honesty. Most Alphas would have kept up the charade and expected me to play along without explanation.”

I ran a hand through my hair, embarrassed. “I didn’t plan that. I just…

saw her and panicked.”

“I noticed,” Abigail replied dryly. “You know, you’re quite attractive, Matthew, but you’re definitely not my fated mate.”

Her bluntness startled a laugh out of me.

“If you’re not interested in me, I’m not going to lose sleep over it,” she continued pragmatically. “I’ll just set my sights on someone else.”

My estimation of Abigail rose considerably. Her straightforward approach was refreshing after so many pack members who walked on eggshells around me.

We entered the coffee shop, finding a quiet table near the window. The warm aroma of coffee and freshly baked goods filled the air, creating a comfortable atmosphere that helped ease the earlier tension. I ordered for both of us, making sure to ask Abigail about her preferences rather than assuming.

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Once we were settled with our drinks, I decided to make amends for

my earlier behavior. “I have a proposition for you, Abigail. A

legitimate one,” I added quickly.

Her eyebrows raised slightly, curiosity evident in her expression. “I’m

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