Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 88 Trendy Search (Part One)

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Ishot Caden a sharp, angry look, but before he could say anything, my stomach gave a loud, hungry growl.

He smirked. “You better eat, or you’ll make yourself sick.”

After an exhausting day, including a trip to the police station to give my statement, I hadn’t eaten anything, and now my body was demanding food.

I sighed, deciding not to waste my energy being angry. There was no point in punishing myself over it.

Grabbing my knife and fork, I dove into the steak in front of me, eating with enthusiasm.

“By the way, what’s going on with Stella today? Why is she causing trouble for you again?” Caden asked, glancing up from his plate.

I pulled at the corner of my mouth in frustration. “You still don’t get it? It’s because of you. Don’t you know that Stella has feelings for you?”

Caden let out a low chuckle, not saying anything.

“What’s so funny?” I shot him an annoyed glare.

His smile was knowing, like he understood something I didn’t.

“Nothing,” he said, his smile stretching into something teasing as he watched me closely.

I rolled my eyes. He probably thought I was jealous.

get a little complicated,” he continued, his tone

“As for today, with Queenie’s testimony, things suddenly more serious. “But don’t worry. I’ve got it all under control.”

His voice was reassuring, and I felt a small rush of relief.

Stella had been the one to make the first move. If we could establish that, the rest would fall

I wiped my mouth, Caden

I picked up the piece of steak he offered just as

answered in a

the other end, Yale’s voice came through.

so I could hear too. “Did you find out

of regret. “Just a day after we located Isaac, he died in a car accident. I’m sorry, Mr. Holbrook. We were so close to getting to

taken aback. “He’s dead?”

the news. After a few

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“Yes, Sir!”

ended the call and turned to

Finished

too much of a coincidence–someone was controlling the situation from behind

following morning, I returned to the police station, where I was joined by the two officers from yesterday. Together, we

back at Eclipse Group, it was nearly noon.

I stepped out of the car and started heading toward the building, two large black wolves charged at

an older woman with graying hair marched forward, her eyes locked

want?” I asked, unafraid but curious about their

of anger–it was clear they were

two Beta wolves and an older woman, did they really think they could intimidate me in front of

murderer!” the older woman yelled as she stomped toward me, grabbing my shirt. “Look, everyone! She’s a killer!”

off me, my voice cold. “Who

wolves immediately bared their teeth, but I wasn’t about to engage with them here. I

me again, her eyes burning with fury. “You evil woman! You pushed my

so this was Stella’s

wolves–probably her allies–had come here to make trouble.

”