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.

grew colder. “Jasper already has someone he loves. So,

about

Caden suggesting?

was obvious Jasper was the one who had ideas

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

of his mouth. Then, slowly, he leaned

Rosie?

caught off guard. But before I could react, Caden’s handsome face loomed

Chapter 60 Disturbance

pulled back, but he didn’t

lips were nearly on mine, and my heart

suddenly broke through the air,

pushed him away, cursing myself for being so easily caught

I just pulled

echoed in

by his looks, Alpha?” She

Finished

Freya. I looked up to find the unexpected intruder. It

creased my face. What trouble was

glare before turning her attention

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

pulling a tube from her bag and offering it to him.

replied, dismissing her offer with a

bit amused when I saw the disappointment flash

up,

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

an uninterested “Mhm.”

she quickly

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

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