Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 24 Tangled Tensions

This was so embarrassing.

Freya’s laughter echoed in my mind, completely unhelpful.

Finished

My face burned as 1 tiptoed to the bathroom door and cracked it open just enough to poke my head out. “Um. I dropped something by accident. Can you, uh, give it back?”

Caden’s gaze swept over my face, and the corner of his lips curled into a knowing smile. His large, defined hand held out the embarrassing piece of underwear, returning it to me.“Be careful,” he said, his voice low and teasing. “don’t let it fall again.”

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“Thanks!” I accidentally brushed his hand. The heat of his palm shot through me.

Matched it quickly 1. and I slammed the door shut, leaning against it with my heart pounding like crazy. I could actually hear it- it was that loud.

This was too much. Why had I ever agreed to come to Eclipse Pack? Living under the same roof as Caden was starting to feel like a terrible idea.

I took a few deep breaths to shake off the inexplicable tension building in me.

Finally finishing my shower, I walked out and saw Caden sitting on the sofa.

His long legs were casually crossed, and those handsome hands held a business magazine. His sharp brows were slightly furrowed as he focused intently on the pages.

Why was he still up? Was he waiting for me?

as I walked past him. Right after

rich and slightly teasing. “Is that an invitation?”

What?! An invitation?!

wanted to sleep, but why did it sound

because our families agreed to it, and it’s ending in three months. So drop the

eyes turned cold, and he stood, looking down at me. I

anything. Women like you, with no

Did he just say I

twitch my lips. This was

me would praise my curves, the perfect hourglass

does your whole family!” I shot him a glare,

me for a few seconds, his gaze darkening. “I’m going to the study,” he said flatly.

Thu, 13 Mar

Tangled

long stride and headed

Caden’s POV

Honestly, arguing w

was surprisingly fun.

Finished

reading, but images of Roseline kept creeping into

a soft glow on

denying it–she

“If you like her, don’t hold back. I’m not sure if she’s your destined Mate, but remember, you’re the future Alpha of Eclipse Pack, and she’s your

is impressive–she’s clever, confident,

the one