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.

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

about Jasper?

Caden suggesting?

the one who had ideas

a brief pause, I straightened up and said, “Caden, please don’t assume things. Whether it’s Ryan or Jasper,

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

Rosie?

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

Chapter 60 Disturbance

instinctively pulled back, but he didn’t stop.

mine, and my heart began

through the air, cutting

myself for being so easily caught off

just pulled

mocking voice echoed

his looks, Alpha?” She

Finished

under my breath, irritated with Freya. I looked up to find the unexpected intruder. It was Queenie.

frown creased my face. What trouble

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

glanced at her with mild annoyance.

ointment, Caden. It works wonders,” Queenie said, pulling a tube from her bag and

good, thanks,” Caden replied, dismissing her offer with a quick wave. “I already

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

no boundaries. She had come here to stir things up, and I was more than happy

right, honey?” I

an uninterested

but as always, she quickly lowered her gaze and put

aunt who insisted on 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.

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