Chasing His Wolfless Luna Back (Rayna Quinn) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 21: First Date

Thea’s POV

Two weeks after being discharged from the hospital, I’d finally gotten back into my normal routine. The toxin had cleared from my system, and I’d returned to teaching. A lot had changed during this time my unexpected friendship with Iris had grown stronger,

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and Kane kept visiting regularly.

A few days ago, he’d asked me out. After some hesitation, I’d agreed. The bombing had made me realize life could end at any moment. Maybe it was time to give myself a chance.

“Should I wear my hair up or down?” I asked Iris through video chat. This was actually my

first real date ever. During my seven years of marriage to Sebastian, he’d never taken me

on a proper date. As the unwanted wolfless Luna, I was rarely even allowed to attend

important pack events.

“Up, definitely!” Iris grinned. “You have such an elegant neck line, you should show it off.

I bet Kane won’t be able to resist kissing it.”

My face instantly flushed. Even though I’d been married and had a child, such suggestive talk still made me shy.

“You’re exaggerating,” I mumbled.

“That’s your problem right there, Thea.” Iris sighed, her eyes sparkling with sincerity. “You always undervalue yourself. Sebastian’s prejudices have deeply affected how you see yourself. You’re beautiful.”

“I’m not.” It was almost a reflex. Growing up, everyone always talked about how gorgeous and graceful Aurora was. Pack members constantly compared us. Under the shadow of her radiance, I had zero confidence in myself.

Iris let out another sigh. “Trust me, even the pickiest Alpha would be drawn to you looking like this tonight. You just need more confidence.”

I pulled my hair into an elegant updo and chose a well–tailored black dress – one of the few formal pieces I’d kept from my Luna days. Paired with matching heels and subtle makeup, I hoped I wouldn’t look too out of place.

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Chapter 21: First Date

When the doorbell rang, I caught the scent of roses. Kane stood at the door with a huge bouquet. He looked dashing in his black suit.

“You’re stunning,” he said, his gaze intense as he studied me like he was seeing me for the

first time.

I put the roses in a vase, trying to suppress the emotions welling up inside me. Sebastian had never given me flowers. To him, I was just an accident, a tool to birth his Alpha heir. Even after Leo was born, he rarely came home, always claiming pack business.

“Ready to go?” Kane asked gently.

Following Kane to his car, I felt both nervous and excited, completely at a loss for what to say. How should I act? What should we talk about? Who should speak first? As someone who’d never dated before, I was terrified of messing everything up.

“To be honest, even though I’ve dated quite a bit, I’m incredibly nervous right now,” Kane

broke the silence.

I couldn’t help but laugh, feeling some of my tension dissolve. “Me too. I’ve been overthinking all day. Could barely focus during class.”

“I messed up my reports several times today.” He laughed too. Knowing I wasn’t the only

nervous one made me feel better.

We chatted about our work. Being with Kane felt easy and natural, completely unlike walking on eggshells with Sebastian.

“Can a police salary afford a restaurant like this?” I half–joked while discreetly scanning our surroundings. Various pack members were already scattered around the dining room.

Kane started to answer, but the waiter arrived with an expensive bottle of red wine. After pouring for us, he withdrew with a bow. I noticed the hint of respect in his eyes when he

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