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

we got home and handed Caden

of the biggest werewolf clan in Rivemon outside of Eclipse Pack. I think they call themselves the Wild Pack. I

party’s at Rivemon’s fanciest hotel, Hearthstone Hotel. Only

like this, but Eleanor made

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

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

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a diamond ring that sparkled on her pale finger, making her look even

designed by Ada, one of the top designers in the world. My grandpa bought it for me at an auction in Paris for my birthday last

friends gushed. “Only Wendy could

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

at the ring on Wendy’s finger. Sure, it was nice, but the diamond was a bit small. Compared to the ones my grandfather used to

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

sneering behind

by a waitress in a uniform. She pointed at me and loudly declared, “It’s

wondering if she was out of his

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

What kind of nonsense was

looked at Wendy. “What

gathered around, joining in

would’ve guessed? So, Mr. Holbrook’s

seen a diamond ring like that in her life. If she

on her. Just