Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 60 Disturbance

I shut off the video, a sense of frustration rising within me.

Finished

It was clear I needed to have a conversation with Jasper. As a public figure, his comments were beyond

inappropri

To announce so openly that he didn’t need a destined mate, to dismiss the Moon Goddess blessing–it was hard to believe he’d made that choice while enduring such painful emotions.

My mind was still spinning when a cold, firmy voice cut through the silence.

“Ms. Sinclair, come to my office. And bring the Ice and Fire proposal while you’re at it.”

I looked up and saw Caden standing there. I hadn’t realized he’d approached me.

“Alright.” I grabbed the proposal and followed him to his office.

He shut the door behind us with ease, then sank into the couch. “I thought I told you to sleep in a bit longer?”

A warmth spread through me at his concern, and I gave him a small smile. “The project is at a crucial point. I didn’t want your kindness to delay things.”

He nodded and gestured to the seat next to him. “Sit down.”

I sat beside him, leaving some space between us. I handed him the proposal. “I finished refining it last night.”

Before I could continue, his deep voice interrupted. “Did you see the news?”

The news?

Had he noticed me watching Jasper’s interview video earlier?

“I did. Why?” I asked, trying to keep my tone casual.

brow furrowed as his voice grew colder. “Jasper already has someone he loves. So, don’t

ideas about

was Caden

the one who had

pause, I straightened up and said, “Caden, please don’t assume things. Whether

of his mouth. Then, slowly, he leaned closer, his gaze intense. “Rosie, remember, you’re my fiancée.”

Rosie?

before I could react, Caden’s handsome face

Chapter 60 Disturbance

pulled back, but

were nearly on mine, and my heart began to

suddenly broke through the

quickly pushed him away, cursing myself for being so easily

just pulled

echoed in my mind.

his looks, Alpha?” She giggled.

Finished

under my breath, irritated with Freya. I looked up to

frown creased my face. What trouble was

me a glare before turning her attention to Caden. With a

raised an eyebrow and glanced at her with mild annoyance. “What brings you here?”

Caden. It works wonders,” Queenie said, pulling a tube from her bag and offering it to

Caden replied, dismissing her offer with a quick wave. “I already have

a bit amused when I saw the

boundaries. She had come here to stir things up, and I was more than happy to add

I get him, right, honey?” I

an uninterested

drained from Queenie’s face, but as always, she quickly lowered her gaze and put

all wrong. It was my aunt who insisted on coming. to see you yesterday. I tried to stop her, but she’s just worried. Caden was hurt, after all, and it was to protect you. You know how that goes. Please don’t stay mad at me.”

give her a round of applause for how smoothly she