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.

silence, Caden asked, “What exactly

doesn’t like me, so she got two people to try and kidnap me,” I replied

nonchalantly.

men … You did that

But honestly, they

narrowed slightly as he studied me, a probing look sweeping over me from head to toe.

I stood up. “Let’s go. The auction isn’t

kitten, I figured I

of Loe Studio, I ought to

just as I was about to take a step, Caden reached out and

guard, I stumbled and landed right on his

position was undeniably

his strong, well–defined hands pressed firmly on my shoulders,

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

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gaze darkened. “Why won’t you face your

I frowned. “I don’t …

Caden tilted his head down, and

sending my heart into