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.

still believed in me. The real problem, though, was finding proof that Stella had been the one to make the first move. If we could establish that, the

the steak quickly, lost in thought, and as I wiped my mouth, Caden placed a piece of his steak onto my

of steak he offered just as his phone

up?” he answered in a

Yale’s voice came through. “Mr. Holbrook, we

switching the call to speakerphone so I could hear

voice full of regret. “Just a day after we located Isaac, he died in a car accident. I’m sorry, Mr.

blinked, taken aback. “He’s

darkened as he processed the news. After a few seconds of silence, he

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“Yes, Sir!”

call and turned to me

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coincidence–someone was controlling the

where I was joined by the two officers from yesterday. Together, we went to

arrived back at Eclipse Group, it was nearly noon.

heading toward the building, two large black wolves charged at me, surrounding me with

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

do you want?” I asked, unafraid but curious

anger–it was clear they were targeting

they really think they could intimidate me in front

as she stomped toward

my

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

You pushed my daughter into Lover’s Lake! My poor Stella–only 25 years old, now lying unconscious in the hospital. Who

so this was Stella’s

come here to make trouble.

”