Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

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Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 112 Annie Apologizes to Rosaline

“Rosaline, repeat what you just said.”

Startled, I turned around to find Caden standing silently behind me.

Had he overheard everything I just said to Jasper?

I raised my chin slightly and offered a faint smile. “I’m sorry, but I don’t like repeating myself.”

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Caden’s expression turned icy, and the air around him seemed to chill, his imposing presence making the space feel oppressively tense.

I didn’t back down, meeting his gaze with equal intensity.

At that moment, Wendy approached, her high heels clicking against the floor as she swayed toward us. She batted her lashes and asked coyly, “Caden, may I have the honor of a dance?”

After a brief silence, Caden gave a curt nod. “Sure.”

Wendy’s face lit up with disbelief, quickly replaced by excitement. “Caden, are you serious? You’ll really dance with me?”

Caden glanced at me, but I turned my face away, refusing to meet his gaze.

I knew you cared about me,” Wendy’s voice trailed

I turn back toward the dance floor. There, under the soft lighting, Caden and Wendy

sight made my chest tighten inexplicably.

around us began whispering, their eyes flicking between

gazes, I stood abruptly and made

you going?” Jasper called after

turned to him sharply. “I’m not feeling well. I just

he could respond, I walked out of

was cool and quiet.

a second–floor terrace, leaning against the railing and gazing at the starry

if

felt heavy with

a chill through me, and I decided to head back inside. Just as I turned, a woman’s voice called out, “Rosaline, there you are. I’ve been looking for you everywhere.”

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immediately on guard. “What do you want?”

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glasses and extended it to me. “Ms. Sinclair, I came here tonight specifically to apologize to

I asked, skeptical.

I was wrong before. Bruce has already reprimanded me, and I’ve realized how awful my behavior was. I shouldn’t have done those things to you. To show my sincerity, I’d like to offer you

the glass she held out, my tone cold. “Fine. I accept your apology, but I’m not drinking the

here to make amends. This glass of wine is my peace

smile tugged at my lips. “And why should I care about sparing

she composed herself. Taking a deep breath, she softened her tone. “Ms. Sinclair, please. Bruce asked me to apologize to you tonight.