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 gave me?

anything. Eleanor was already waiting by the front door when we got home and handed Caden

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

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

I wouldn’t even consider going to something like this, but Eleanor made sure

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

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

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

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

beautiful!” her friends gushed. “Only Wendy could pull off such an

Couldn’t they come up with anything

glanced 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 give

be bothered with them, so I

I did, I heard their voices sneering behind me. “Omega’s are just

the rooftop, I returned to the hall, only to be singled out by a waitress in a

wondering if she was out of his mind. What was she talking about?

glaring at me.

I steal her ring? What kind of

looked

joining in

would’ve guessed? So, Mr. Holbrook’s fiancée is a thief.”

just 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

time on her.