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.

someone he loves. So, don’t get any ideas about him. Know your

about

Caden suggesting?

Jasper was the one who had ideas about

“Caden, please don’t assume things. Whether it’s Ryan or Jasper, there’s no connection between

Caden replied, a small smile forming at the corners of his mouth. Then, slowly,

Rosie?

before I could react, Caden’s handsome face

Chapter 60 Disturbance

instinctively pulled back, but

nearly on mine, and my heart began to

broke through the air,

pushed him away, cursing myself for being so easily caught off

just pulled

echoed

by his looks, Alpha?” She

Finished

breath, irritated with Freya. I looked up to find the unexpected intruder.

frown creased my face. What trouble was Queenie up to

a glare before turning her attention to Caden. With a smile, she asked,

glanced at her with

Queenie said, pulling a tube

dismissing her offer with a quick wave.

but feel a bit amused when I saw the disappointment flash in

things up, and I was more than happy

ointment I get him, right, honey?” I teased, giving

simply muttered an uninterested

Queenie’s face, but as always, she quickly lowered

stop her, but she’s just worried. Caden was hurt, after

her a round of applause for how smoothly