Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 22 An Apology is in Order

Roseline’s POV:

With the accusation against me cleared up, it was time to see what Wendy would do next.

I pressed the waitress, “If you stole the ring, how did it end up in my bag?”

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I had planned to take the ring when I finished my shift,” she explained, nervously wiping her tears. “But I didn’t expect Ms. Crawford to notice the ring was missing so quickl

and then she had the security guards looking for it everywhere. I was afraid of getting caught, so while no one was paying attention, I hid the ring in your bag. Ms. Sinclair.”

Her voice trembled as she continued, “Please forgive me. My mother’s really sick and needs surgery. desperate.”

“Did someone tell you to do this?” I pressed, my voice cold.

“N–no, it was my decision alone,‘ she insisted, eyes flickering anxiously in Wendy’s direction.

Wendy quickly cut in, biting her lip. “Forget it. Now that the ring’s back, and since you did it for your mother’s sake, I won’t hold this against you.”

I was

“Oh, thank you, Ms. Crawford! Thank you so much.” The waitress bowed down, apologizing to Wendy over and over.

not what you said earlier when you accused

Wendy had thought she could drop this so

to its rightful owner and Wendy has said she won’t pursue this any further, let’s consider the matter closed. Seeing that Wendy was left speechless by Roseline’s retort, Raymond tapped her shoulder

for the police chief to escort the waitress away, grabbed her ring, and started

I said, stepping in front

out of here? I wasn’t about to let

do you want?” Wendy snapped, her eyes narrowing.

her a taunting smile. “Ms. Crawford, were you

entourage accused me of stealing. You even wanted to haul me off to the police station. Now that the truth’s out,

choked on her words, her face

country bumpkin Omega like me probably bruised her precious ego. but if she could

authoritative voice broke the silence.

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Apology is

with repressed anger as she muttered, “I’m sorry, Roseline. I

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a surge of satisfaction. I pretended to strain to hear. “What was that? I couldn’t quite make it

was clearly struggling to contain her anger. She raised her voice slightly and gritted her teeth,

she couldn’t hold it in

Alpha of the Wild Pack, Raymond was used to big scenes. He cleared his throat and said to me, “I sincerely apologize, Ms. Sinclair. What happened just now was a misunderstanding. It’s not Wendy’s fault,

a small smile. “Next time something like this happens, Alpha, I hope you’ll investigate more and avoid making snap judgments. It’s a bad look, blaming people.”

his Alpha presence pressing down on me. Several nearby