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 Jasper?

was Caden

one who

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

for the best, Caden replied, a small smile forming at the corners of his mouth. Then, slowly, he leaned closer, his gaze intense. “Rosie, remember, you’re my

Rosie?

I could react, Caden’s handsome face loomed even

Chapter 60 Disturbance

instinctively pulled back, but

on mine, and

suddenly broke through the air, cutting the tension between us.

pushed him away, cursing myself for being so easily caught

just pulled

echoed in my mind.

by his looks, Alpha?”

Finished

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

frown creased my face. What trouble was Queenie

before turning

and glanced at her

wonders,” Queenie said, pulling a tube from her

Caden replied, dismissing her offer with

but feel a bit amused when I saw the disappointment flash in Queenie’s eyes.

no boundaries. She had come here to stir things up, and

him, right, honey?” I

muttered an

but as always, she quickly lowered her gaze

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.

of applause for how smoothly