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?

His bloodshot

am? How dare you ruin my

instant. As the beir apparent,

his bravado vanished as he collapsed to the

groveling on the ground 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 you! If you’re interested in this woman, she’s all yours. Please,

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force that the man was sent sprawling, blood pouring from his face, and two of his teeth were knocked out. Yet, he still kept

out,” Caden growled, his voice sharp as a blade. “I see

bowed repeatedly, crawling backward out of the restroom. Only when he reached the door did he dare to stand

back to Caden, his cold demeanor like a shield between us. For a

stepped in and helped me–though I didn’t need

a storm

him made my breath

a step back, lowering my head in submission.

turned to leave, but a sudden force gripped my waist. Caden’s strong arm wrapped around me, me

pulling

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

empty.

firmly against it. With

means? His narrowed eyes glinted like frozen

of your mind! Let me go! My friend is waiting!” I struggled against his hold, but he didn’t budge. His entire demeanor

of the name caused his

to darken further. Fury churned in his eyes like a raging inferno. “Rosaline, listen carefully. You are my

ballling, and I genuinely couldn’t

didn’t remember doing anything to

yourself with decorum, not…” He paused, his

What?