Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 156 Infuriating

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I lifted my gaze to meet Caden’s. Our eyes locked, and an unspoken tension sparked between us, something inexplicable stirring in my heart.

“Thank you.” I reached out and took the plush kitten from him.

The soft fur, originally pure white, was now stained with Caden’s blood–deep crimson patches marring its once–pristine coat.

The moment I took the kitten, Caden let out a soft chuckle.

“You’re not mad anymore, are you?” he murmured, pulling me into his arms. His deep, husky voice brushed against my car. “Every word I said to you yesterday was true. Will you believe me?”

I offered a faint smile, but I neither confirmed nor denied his words.

“Let go of me first.” I gently pushed against his chest.

“You smiled. Doesn’t that mean you’re not mad anymore?” Caden’s voice was low, rough with emotion.

“Does it even matter whether I’m mad or not?” I absentmindedly stroked the kitten in my hands.

“It matters. A lot.” Caden’s gaze bore into mine, his tone solemn.

I pressed my lips together but said nothing.

“What exactly

me, so she got two people

nonchalantly.

“So those two men … You did that

back. But honestly, they were

as he studied me, a probing look sweeping over me from head to

slightly unnerved under his scrutiny, I stood up. “Let’s go. The auction isn’t over yet,

I figured I might as well find something

the secret owner of Loe Studio, I ought to

a step, Caden reached out and grabbed

off guard, I stumbled and landed right on

was undeniably

pressed

voice murmured against my ear, “Rosaline, you feel something for me. Why won’t you admit

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gaze darkened. “Why won’t you

tensed. I frowned. “I don’t …

tilted his head down, and his lips

sending my heart into a frenzied