Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 23 My Little Underwear

Caden’s POV:

I had to admit, Roseline looked stunning standing outside my car in the rain, her red dress clingi curves, drenched from head to toe. It was both mesmerizing and undeniably alluring.

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“Thanks.” She didn’t hesitate this time, opening the door and sitting in the passenger seat, buckling up immediately with a demure expression. I smirked and hit the gas.

“Where are we going?” Roseline asked, glancing out the window.

Realizing I wasn’t taking her home, she looked at me, slightly surprised. “To the hospital,” I said, glancing at

her hand.

“Why the hospital?” she asked, confused.

1 frowned, looking at her reddened hand. “Your hand’s completely red.”

“Oh, it’s just an allergy,” she replied with a small laugh, brushing it off like it was nothing.

I was a little angry. How could she be so indifferent to her own body?

Frustrated. I couldn’t hold back. “Why would you put yourself at risk like that?”

“What else was I supposed to do? Let people accuse me of being a thief?” Roseline looked at me defiantly.

“There were other ways.”

“Really?” She raised her eyebrow, rubbing her temple. “What better way was there, Mr. Holbrook? Wendy set this up carefully, and all the evidence pointed to me. My allergy was the only proof I had that I hadn’t touched the ring.”

I kept my eyes on the road. “You could have asked for my help.”

fell silent momentarily, then looked at me with a smile.

huffed. This woman kept surprising me. Confident, level–headed, and clever–nothing like what

Roseline’s POV:

an allergic reaction, giving me a soothing cream for my hand. To my surprise, Caden seemed genuinely concerned.

injury, but it was probably more because of the connection between our grandfathers and the engagement than out of personal concern. Still, this minor injury was nothing for someone like me, an Alpha

Caden went into his room first.

I was heading to my room when I realized the guest room door was locked–another

I grabbed a towel, wiped the rainwater from my hair,

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itching on

hearing a dull thud.

had just gotten to my feet when I felt something bump

see Caden standing

Why do you walk so quietly?” 1 glared

furrowing slightly. It was clear he had bumped his chin and was feeling some pain. His handsome, chiseled face was tight, and his hair was wet, with droplets still clinging to the

ends.

were undone, revealing his rock–solid abs as

found myself momentarily distracted, stunned by just how good–looking he was.

smirked, lips curving up slightly.

“Can’t you put

amusement, he buttoned his robe, his eyes fixed

was that look? Was he trying to tease

admit, I was starting to feel

on, dressed like that around a lone woman, not even trying to keep a respectful

into my room, so I’m using your shower,”

Knock, knock, knock.

my shower, I suddenly heard someone knocking on the bathroom door.

anyone be knocking on the bathroom door?

was the only one in the room.

could he want?

the door came his deep,