From Rejected Mate to Luna (Julia White) novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99

I gazed out the window at the moonlight filtering through the trees.

The mate bond, the Moon Goddess’s choice–all of it felt like both a

blessing and a curse. I’d been hating Nathan for rejecting me, for

making me feel worthless. But what if there was even the smallest

chance he had changed?

“I’ll hear what he has to say,” I finally said. “But I’m not promising

anything beyond that.”

Jason and Rick flanked me as we walked toward the guest quarters. The night air was cool against my skin, helping to calm my racing heart. In the distance, I spotted Matthew standing beneath an oak tree, his eyes never leaving the building we were approaching.

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When we entered the room, I nearly didn’t recognize the man who stood before me. Nathan looked… different. His hair was clean and neatly combed, his face freshly shaved. He wore a simple button- down shirt and khaki pants that looked pressed and new.

The room had been arranged simply but comfortably–a small sitting area with two armchairs facing each other, a coffee table between them with a pitcher of water and glasses. Jason positioned himself by

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the door while Rick stood near the window, both alert but

unobtrusive.

Nathan rose when I entered, giving a slight bow without approaching

1. me. “Julia,” he said, his voice soft and respectful. “Thank you for

agreeing to see me.”

I studied his face, noticing a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes before his expression settled into one of sincere contrition.

“Please,” Nathan gestured to one of the armchairs. “Would you like to

sit down?”

I nodded stiffly, taking a seat while keeping my posture rigid and alert. Nathan sat across from me, maintaining a proper distance.

“I’ve rehearsed what I wanted to say a thousand times,” Nathan began, his voice carefully modulated. “But now that you’re here, I’m not sure where to start.”

He took a deep breath. “I was young and stupid when the Moon Goddess chose you as my mate. I was afraid of commitment, afraid of what it meant to be tied to one person forever.” His eyes met mine. “Out of fear and selfishness, I rejected you. And then, instead of owning my mistake, I made your life miserable.”

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I remained silent, watching him closely.

“What I did to Daniel was unforgivable,” Nathan continued, his voice

breaking slightly. “I was consumed with jealousy and rage when I saw

him with you. My wolf took over, but that’s no excuse.”

He gestured to himself. “The wolfsbane I drank… it hurts. It feels like fire in my veins. But it’s nothing compared to the pain I’ve caused you.” His eyes seemed to glisten with unshed tears. “I’m willing to endure any punishment, any pain, if it means a chance to make

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