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:

up with Caden. What did he mean with that question and the look

waiting by the front door when we got home and

He’s 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

party’s at Rivemon’s fanciest hotel, Hearthstone Hotel. Only the big shots will be there.

but Eleanor made sure

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

there, trying to make connections. I hid in a corner, bored out of my mind, and glanced at my

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Stealing the

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hand, showing off a diamond ring that sparkled on her pale finger, making her look

top designers in the world. My grandpa

“Only Wendy could pull off

a boring conversation. Couldn’t they come up with anything new?

Wendy’s finger. Sure, it was nice, but the diamond was a bit small. Compared to the ones my grandfather used to give me, this was

please?” I couldn’t be bothered with

their voices sneering behind me. “Omega’s are just peasants pretending to

returned to the hall, only to be singled out by a waitress in a uniform. She pointed at me

if she was out of his

right moment, glaring at me. “Roseline, so it was you who

What kind

looked at Wendy. “What

friends gathered around, joining in with accusing voices.

Holbrook’s fiancée is a

just an Omega from the sticks. She’s probably never seen a diamond ring like that in

on her. Just