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?

Right after I said it, I realized it sounded a little

up, his voice rich and

What?! An invitation?!

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

“Stop being so full of yourself. We’re only engaged because our families agreed to it, and it’s ending in three months. So drop the

me. I instinctively took a step back, my guard

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

right? Did he just say I have no

couldn’t help but twitch my lips. This was probably the best joke in

saw me would praise my curves,

Neither does your whole family!” I shot him

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

Thu, 13

24 Tangled

long stride

Caden’s POV

Honestly, arguing w

surprisingly

Finished

reading, but images of Roseline kept creeping into my thoughts,

casting a soft glow on her freshly steamed skin, pink and smooth like

was no denying it–she was captivating.

sure if she’s your destined Mate, but remember, you’re the future Alpha

is impressive–she’s

unfortunately, she’s not the one I’m

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