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.

he

about Jasper?

Caden suggesting?

was obvious Jasper was the one who

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

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

Rosie?

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

Chapter 60 Disturbance

instinctively pulled back, but he didn’t stop.

mine, and my heart began to

broke through the air,

myself for being

hadn’t I just pulled back?

mocking voice echoed in

by his looks, Alpha?” She giggled.

Finished

with Freya. I looked

creased my face. What trouble was Queenie up to

She shot me a glare before turning her attention to

and glanced at her with mild annoyance.

It works wonders,” Queenie said, pulling a tube from

with a quick wave. “I already have some.”

a bit amused when I

had come here to stir things up, and I was more than

right, honey?” I teased, giving him

simply muttered an uninterested “Mhm.”

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

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

had to give her a round of applause for how smoothly she