Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 6 Troubled Mind

Caden’s POV:

Finished

I admit that Ryan’s behavior and words made me feel like Rosaline’s relationship with him was definitely more than it appeared. It bothered me, and I couldn’t shake it off.

I watched her nonchalant expression and added, “Just so you know, we’re still engaged, and Ryan’s a celebrity. You two better not let any rumors get out; it wouldn’t be good for the Holbrook family’s reputation. Also, it wouldn’t be easy for you to marry into the Lindsays. After all, you’re two years older than Ryan, right?”

“Enough.” Rosaline’s

expression darkened as she interrupted me.

So, she finally got what I was trying to say, huh? This woman… How slow can she be? “My romantic relationship is none of your business, so stop commenting here and there,” she snapped.

That d*mn woman. Her words made my blood boil, and I ignored her until we got out of the car.

Later that night, I had insomnia as usual.

I’ve had insomnia since I was 13 after I was kidnapped by a rival Pack and locked in a windowless room with no moonlight.

But tonight, it was different. Rosaline kept appearing in my mind.

She didn’t deny having a relationship with Ryan–did that mean she was admitting it?

I asked my wolf, Edward, “Last night, I actually slept better than usual. How did you sleep?”

with a sigh, “I miss the feeling of holding Rosaline while

trouble sleeping when I held

my fated mate?” I asked. “But

you become Alpha of the pack and my power grows in

only made me feel more

Rosaline have feelings for that kid,

I couldn’t sleep, I got up and lit a cigarette. Then, I stared at the

Rosaline’s POV:

few days

of work, sleep, and eating made me miss the old days. Whether it was traveling the world or lounging at the Shadow

the evening, I was dragged by the Holbrooks to get my hair and makeup done, and I had

Thu, 13

Troubled

party was extravagant, with many famous figures from Rivemon’s business circles in attendance.

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greeting guests, leaving me standing by his side. Feeling bored out of my mind, I made an excuse to head to the bathroom and

up my makeup and was about to leave, a woman called out

Rosaline

face her. She looked about my age, dressed in a Dior haute couture gown. Judging by her appearance, she must be from

help you?”

Wendy Crawford,” she said

the gossip circulating since I

princess of the Crawfords was Caden’s childhood friend and the only woman who had