Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 56

Chapter 56 Behind My Back

Caden’s POV

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Finished

“Sorry. I need to take this,” Rosaline said as she pulled her phone from her pocket. She glanced at the screen, her expression unreadable, then answered.

It was Ryan.

Whatever case I had felt moments ago vanished.

I’d been about to ask her if she truly thought so little of me..

But, as if summoned by some cruel twist of fate, Ryan’s call cut me off.

Rosaline’s hands were smeared with ointment, making it awkward for her to hold the phone. She set it on the nearby table and switched on the speaker.

“Rosie, are you busy?” Ryan’s voice came through, bright and familiar.

She smiled, her tone light. “Not at all. What’s up?”

“Do I need a reason to call you?” Ryan asked, feigning offense.

“Of course not. You’re always welcome,” she replied, her hands still moving steadily as she worked on my bandage.

Ryan laughed, his tone effortlessly charming. “Are you free tonight?”

seemingly split between the call and her

my birthday party last time because you weren’t feeling well. We didn’t get to celebrate properly. I’ve got

“Sure, sounds good.”

easy agreement made my chest tighten.

didn’t even hesitate.

me because

distant with me, had no trouble

prefers

I’ll pick you up at

but her legs had stiffened from crouching

stumbled, catching herself

on my injured one, sending a sharp jolt

Behind My Back

Caden, are you alright?” she asked,

Finished

was on her, on the question clawing its way

Rosaline’s POV:

left me momentarily stunned.

of him as a younger brother. Catlen’s question made it clear he’d

a

wasn’t something I owed him an explanation for.

It’s crunch time for Ice and Fire. You’ll have to stay late tonight to

my frustration building. “And I think the proposal is in good shape. Bruce’s

looming over me without warning. I’m your

tone was unwavering. I had no choice but to yield.

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