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.

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

about

was Caden

the one who

assume things. Whether it’s Ryan or Jasper, there’s no connection between us

corners of his mouth.

Rosie?

I could

Chapter 60 Disturbance

back, but he didn’t

on mine, and my heart began to race.

voice suddenly broke through the air, cutting the

him away, cursing myself for being so

hadn’t I just pulled back?

voice echoed

his looks, Alpha?” She

Finished

irritated with Freya. I looked

What trouble was Queenie

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

raised an eyebrow and glanced at her with mild

Queenie said, pulling a tube from her bag and

thanks,” Caden replied, dismissing her offer with a quick

help but feel a bit amused when I saw the

stir things up, and I

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

an uninterested “Mhm.”

the color drained from Queenie’s face, but as always, she quickly lowered her gaze

you yesterday. I tried to stop

of applause for how smoothly she