Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 34 First Kiss

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1 frowned and took a few steps back, flinging the wad of cash back at the man. My voice was firm and cold. “Get out of my way!”

I had noticed his sleazy expression earlier when I was de stage singing. I didn’t expect him to wait for me near the restroom.

“You’re just a lounge singer, aren’t you? Don’t test my pience!” The man’s tone turned harsh after I refused him. “You’re doing this kind of work to lure men, aren’t you? A high–ranking Beta like me taking an interest in a low–tier Omega like you should be an honor!”

What the hell? How could someone so ugly have such an inflated opinion of himself?

I took another step back, glaring at him with righteous anger. “Take one more step, and I won’t hold back!

Alpha, let him come! Just let him try to force himself on us, and I’ll have every reason to destroy him! Ha! This will be fun!” Freya’s voice rang out in my mind, practically howling with excitement.

Her enthusiasm left me speechless. It was true I’d been suppressing her for a while, and if this balding. beer–bellied creep kept pushing his luck, I wasn’t sure could stop Freya from breaking free.

tried to sidestep him, but the man grabbed my shoulders and yanked me toward him.

“Don’t be shy, sweetheart,‘ he crooned, his face uncomfortably close. “Kiss me. If you behave and keep me satisfied, I promise you’ll live the good life from now on

Disgust surged through me, and I fought to keep Freya under control. Twisting his wrist, I prepared to throw him over my shoulder when a familiar, icy voice cut through the air. “Let her go!”

The next moment, the man yelped in pain and was slammed to the floor with a heavy thud.

Caden’s tall, commanding figure stepped into view. He planted a foot firmly on the man’s chest, his chiseled face as cold as stone.

I stood frozen in shock.

I couldn’t believe it. Caden was here?

feet, snarling as his form shifted into a black wolf. His bloodshot eyes locked onto Caden, his sharp teeth bared dangerously close to Caden’s face. The stench of his breath filled the restroom.

I am? How dare you ruin my

the beir apparent, he didn’t even need to shift; the pressure alone

bravado vanished as he collapsed to

as he crawled toward Caden’s feet. He kissed Caden’s shoes, his voice dripping with fear. “Mr. Holbrook… I didn’t know it was

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the man in the face with such force that the man was sent sprawling, blood pouring from his face, and two of his teeth were knocked out. Yet, he still kept grinning, too scared to say a word.

a blade. “I see you

leave immediately!” The man bowed repeatedly, crawling backward out of the restroom. Only when he reached

his cold demeanor like a shield between us. For a moment, I

stepped in and helped me–though I didn’t

icy as if a storm were brewing

made my breath catch. He

lowering my head in submission. “Caden, I have

Caden’s strong arm wrapped around

pulling

hell are you doing, Caden?” I gasped, caught completely off guard. Thankfully, the room

empty.

me firmly against it. With

status means? His narrowed eyes glinted like frozen steel, his voice sharp

out of your mind! Let me go! My friend is waiting!” I struggled against his hold,

of the name caused his

in his eyes like a raging inferno. “Rosaline, listen carefully. You

I genuinely couldn’t figure out why he was so

remember doing anything to offend

fiancée, you’re supposed to conduct yourself with decorum, not…” He paused, his hands tightening on my shoulders, his gaze piercing. “Not run

What?