THE LAST REJECTION

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proposal's weight pressing down on me. A part of me wanted to seize the chance, to accept, and to finally assume a position I had always envisioned. Ho

ver before I was ab

I appreciate all you've done for me, including bringing me in. However, to be Luna, to be your part

was grounded in that instant when he stretched out an

sponsibility, and I would never put any pressure on you. Even if you don't yet see your power, know that I d

. However, I was in danger of losing my judgment because of the me

said, "I'm not sure if I can give my

t right now. All I'm asking for is a chance. A opportunity to

rtunity and that destiny wasn't as harsh as it seems. Nevertheless, I per

stated, "I'll consider it," with all of the w

little grin pulling at the corner of his lips, his countenance softened. Remember that you are welco

. I felt a glimmer of tranquility for the first time

e, call me Marcus." "We're not simply

t again, embrace my new identity as Luna, and at last let go of the past. Another half, however, continued to hold on to the hu

attention from my choice. I was reminded that I wasn't as alone as I thought by Mia's laid-back companionship, which remained my pillar of suppo

und the pack's boundaries one ev

oice, "you don't have to be so hard on yourself."

by the intensity of her sta

rible ending. But it doesn't imply you're not deserving of love just because one partner turned y

st constricted. "I want to avoid causing him harm. I

rked, her voice becoming softer. He's giving you a cha

fter feeling helpless for so long and having everything determined by

warmth of his touch, and the optimism in his eyes. My thoughts turned to the life I might le

silence of my ch

l and accurate, making him a threatening figure. He was highly regarded by the soldiers, who blindly foll

halt the training session and came

urmured, "Angela." "H

gathered my strength.

atient and stea

sen Mate." I'll take on the part of Luna. However, I want you to know t

la, I never thought this would be so simple. I just want you to be honest

relief passed over me. I'm grateful, Marcus. I

orting and warm. Angela, you are alrea

nd my heart began to dissolve. I had a glimmer of optimism for the first time in

mbrace, the Crescent Pack gave me the impression that I had at last found a place where I bel

n to studying the history and customs of the pack and learning about the complex ways Marcus led his people, I also increased my traini

creating. I was unable to forget Logan's rejection and the hurt that caused me to turn away. And even though I

a stroll in the forest with him one evening. As we walked in cozy

e finally spoke. "Angela..

at him and saw the worry in his eyes. I paus

moments when I think I'm still plagued by the past. As if I

away from it, Angela. It's a component of your identity a

d with me. "Marcus, I surely do not need to damage every body else

s aren't what love is about, Angela. It's about decision-making. I a

that have been left there. And I felt a glimmer of some thing I hadn't felt in a long