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?

announced as I walked past him. Right after I said it, I realized it sounded a little

looked up, his voice rich and slightly teasing. “Is that an invitation?”

What?! An invitation?!

to sleep, but why did it sound so different when it came from

put on my best no–nonsense face. “Stop being so full of yourself. We’re only engaged because our families agreed to it, and it’s ending

me. I instinctively took a step back, my guard up.

for just anything. Women like you, with no figure? Not my

Did he just say I

twitch my lips. This was probably the best

saw me would praise my

whole family!” I

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

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24 Tangled

that, he took a long stride and headed

Caden’s POV

Honestly, arguing w

surprisingly fun.

Finished

but images of Roseline

the warm light casting a soft

no denying

I’m not sure if she’s your destined

is impressive–she’s clever, confident, and

unfortunately, she’s not the one I’m searching for: