Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Lona

Chapter 37 Cousin

Queenie’s POV:

Fincheit

I woke up in the middle of the night, hearing what seemed like some noise coming from the living room, so I got up to check.

To my surprise, as soon as I stepped out of my room, aw Rosaline and Caden walking up the stairs, closely holding each other.

A closer look revealed that Caden was reeking of alcohol–he was drunk.

I was so shocked that I felt my eyes might pop out.

Since I arrived at Eclipse Pack when I was seven, I had never seen Caden drunk before.

Now, not only was he intoxicated, but he was also being supported by Rosaline, with his whole body leaning into hers.

I was certain that Rosaline was behind this–she must be trying to seduce Caden.

Unable to contain myself, I strode over and grabbed Rosaline’s arm. “What are you doing, getting Caden drunk in the middle of the night? Are you trying to take advantage of him?”

Rosaline looked at me with a calm, indifferent expression. Tm Caden’s fiancée. He’s mine, and I don’t need to get him drunk to seduce him.”

“You’re

I was at a loss for words, biting my lip and following behind Rosaline. “Caden doesn’t need you to help him, let me do it.”

“Fine, then,” Rosaline said, unexpectedly pushing Cader toward me.

“Caden, are you all right?” I asked, both surprised and relieved as I caught him.

This was the closest I’d ever been to him. The strong smell of alcohol mixed with his masculine scent. made my heart race.

But he was so heavy, I had to use both hands to support him.

Rosaline smiled at me, shook her head, and turned to walk back to her room.

I struggled to help Caden onto the bed, then carefully removed his shoes. “Caden, what’s going on? Why did you drink so much?”

opened his eyes just a bit, and in his dazed state, he mumbled, “You’re not Tessa.”

say?” I couldn’t hear him clearly, so I asked again.

just closed his eyes and quickly drifted off into a deep sleep.

edge of the bed. I stared at his handsome face, mesmerized.

his deep sleep, his facial features were softer than usual–less stern and more relaxed–but st

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Chapter 32 Cousin

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why do you always ignore me? I don’t want to just be your cousin,” I said softly, gently

when I first started developing feelings. I had

then.

he only ever saw me as his cousin, a little sister, treating me with indifference.

I wasn’t his cousin–1 was adopted.

right to be his Lana.

peaceful sleeping face, I could no longer hold

him.

Rosaline’s POV:

my room, I couldn’t stop thinking about the look Queenie had

what it meant.

look in Wendy’s eyes before, and also

like Caden?

Queenie Caden’s

share

my head, thinking their relationship was so complicated. No wonder Caden treated me the way he did.

realized I was holding a diamond

from

must have come off during

thought, I turned and headed to Caden’s room, planning to

was slightly ajar, and I gently pushed it

I could finish my sentence, I froze in shock at the sight

kissing Caden.

Queenie quickly pulled away, and when she saw me standing at the door, she panicked.

her. “Queenie, what do you

flickered with ouilt before the foured herself to set calm. “Caden was drunk. I

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Mar 14