Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 156 Infuriating

Finished

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.

silence, Caden asked, “What exactly happened

me, so she got two people to try and kidnap me,”

nonchalantly.

“So those two men …

did fight back. But

convinced. His eyes narrowed slightly as he studied me, a probing look sweeping over me from

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

kitten, I figured I might as well find something

Studio, I ought

a step,

guard, I stumbled and landed right on his lap.

was undeniably

pressed firmly on my

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

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Chapter 156 Infuriating

“Why won’t you face your feelings?”

I frowned.

finish, Caden tilted his head down, and

cool yet searing, sending my heart into a frenzied rhythm.