Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 88 Trendy Search (Part One)

Finished

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.

proof that Stella had been the one to make the

lost in thought, and as I wiped my mouth, Caden placed a piece

of steak he offered just as

he answered in a low

the other end, Yale’s voice came through.

could

his voice full of regret. “Just a day after we located Isaac, he died in

aback.

news. After a few seconds of silence, he responded with co certainty, “Keep looking.”

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Search

“Yes, Sir!”

and turned to me with a

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coincidence–someone was controlling

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

I arrived back at

car and started heading toward the building, two large black wolves charged at me, surrounding me with aggressive intent.

woman with graying hair marched forward, her eyes locked onto me with

you want?” I asked, unafraid but

anger–it was clear they were

did they really think they could intimidate me in

woman yelled as she stomped toward me, grabbing my shirt. “Look, everyone!

her off me, my voice

teeth, but I wasn’t about to engage

me again, her eyes burning with fury. “You evil woman! You pushed my daughter into Lover’s

this was Stella’s

the wolves–probably her allies–had come here to

”