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:

have no idea what’s up with Caden. What did he mean with that question and the look he

waiting by the front door when we got home and handed Caden a red invitation card.

of Eclipse Pack. I think they call themselves the Wild Pack. I couldn’t care less

hotel, Hearthstone Hotel. Only the big shots

this, but Eleanor

kept nagging me with the same old line

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,

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18 Stealing the Diamond Ring

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sparkled on her pale

boasted. “It’s a limited–edition ring designed by Ada, one of the top designers in the world. My grandpa bought it for me at

“Only Wendy could pull off

boring conversation. Couldn’t they come up

a bit small.

I couldn’t be bothered with

behind me. “Omega’s are just peasants

waitress in a uniform. She pointed at me and loudly declared, “It’s her! She’s the one I

looked at her, wondering if she was out of his

just the right moment, glaring at me. “Roseline, so it

her ring? What

frowned slightly and looked

joining in

would’ve guessed? So, Mr. Holbrook’s

probably never seen a diamond ring like that in her life. If she

on her. Just call