Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 18 Stealing the Diamond Ring

Caden’s POV:

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I’ve got it. When I was close to Roseline, I caught that faint fragrance on her again. Exactly as I remembered.

Could it be… is Roseline the girl who saved me when I was young?

I couldn’t hold back any longer and finally asked her the question that’s been buried in my heart for so long. Is it really her?

Could that gentle girl be the same person as this constant thorn in my side?

But Roseline’s expression didn’t have the surprise or emotion I’d expected. She just shook her head lightly. “No.”

No!

A wave of disappointment crept over me. Oh, Moon Goddess, why must you be so cruel?

I’ve searched hard for her, driven by my memories and longing. At that moment, I’d really hoped that girl was Roseline.

I let out a silent, bitter laugh and forced myself to pull my emotions back.

I guess my intuition just isn’t sharp enough yet.

Three months from now, when I become the Alpha of Eclipse Pack, I’ll definitely find you!

Roseline’s POV:

with Caden. What did he mean with that question and the look he gave me? Was

the front door when we got home and handed

the leader of the biggest werewolf clan in Rivemon outside of Eclipse Pack. I think they call themselves the Wild Pack. I couldn’t care less about going, but since I’m living under someone else’s roof, I don’t exactly have a

Rivemon’s fanciest hotel, Hearthstone Hotel.

but Eleanor made sure

kept nagging me with the same old line I’m so tired of hearing: “Don’t embarrass the

party was full of clinking glasses and endless chatter. Alphas and high–level werewolves from various packs were there, trying to make connections. I hid in a corner, bored out of my mind, and glanced at my ‘fiancé, who was, as usual, soaking up all the attention. Deciding I’d had enough, I got up to head to the rooftop

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Stealing the Diamond

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that sparkled on

ring designed by Ada, one of the top designers in the world. My grandpa

could pull off such an exquisite

Couldn’t they come up

Sure, it was nice, but the diamond was a bit small. Compared to the ones

move, please?” I couldn’t be bothered with them, so I

heard their voices sneering behind me. “Omega’s

cooling off on the rooftop, I returned to the hall, only to be singled out by a waitress in a uniform. She pointed

wondering if she was out of his mind.

in at just the right moment, glaring at me. “Roseline, so it was you who stole my ring?!”

steal her ring? What kind of

slightly and looked at Wendy.

joining in with accusing voices.

guessed? So, Mr. Holbrook’s

an Omega from the sticks. She’s probably never seen a diamond ring like that in her life. If she can’t afford it, then of course she’d steal

time on her.