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? Was

Eleanor was already waiting by the front door when we got home and handed Caden a red invitation card. “This weekend is Mr. Crawford’s 70th birthday. Don’t forget.”

call themselves the Wild Pack. I couldn’t care less about going, but since I’m living under someone else’s roof, I don’t exactly

Hotel. Only the big shots will

even consider going to something like this, but Eleanor made sure to wake me up bright and

with the

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, who was, as usual, soaking up all the attention. Deciding I’d had enough, I got up to head to the rooftop for

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Stealing the Diamond Ring

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

this?” she 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 an

friends gushed. “Only Wendy could pull off such an

conversation. Couldn’t they come

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

couldn’t be bothered with them, so I brushed past

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

the hall, only to be singled out by a waitress in a uniform. She pointed at me and loudly declared, “It’s her!

she was out of his mind. What

stepped in at just the right moment, glaring at me.

What

frowned slightly and looked at Wendy. “What ring?”

friends gathered around, joining in with accusing voices.

guessed? So, Mr. Holbrook’s fiancée is

She’s probably never seen a diamond ring like that

her. Just call the police!”