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:

What did he mean with that question and the look he gave me? Was he hoping I’d been kidnapped or something?

by the front door when we got home and handed Caden a red invitation card. “This weekend is Mr. Crawford’s 70th birthday.

themselves the Wild Pack. I couldn’t care less about

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

like this, but Eleanor made sure to wake me up

and did my makeup, she kept nagging me with the same old line I’m so tired of hearing: “Don’t embarrass the Holbrooks!”

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

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Stealing the Diamond

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

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

gushed. “Only Wendy could pull off

conversation. Couldn’t they

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

bothered with them, so I brushed past them and walked

behind me. “Omega’s

only to be singled out by a waitress in a uniform.

at her, wondering if she was out of

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

I steal her ring? What kind of nonsense

and looked at

gathered around, joining in

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

seen a diamond ring like that in her life. If she can’t afford it, then of course

waste time on her. Just