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.

asked, “What exactly happened

got two people to try and kidnap me,”

nonchalantly.

men …

smiled. “I did fight back. But honestly, they were just

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

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

figured I might as well find something else to bid on.

all, as the secret owner of Loe Studio, I ought to show some

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

guard, I stumbled and landed right on

position was undeniably

hands pressed firmly on my shoulders, keeping

ear, “Rosaline, you feel

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gaze darkened. “Why won’t you

tensed. I frowned. “I don’t

I could finish, Caden tilted his head down, and his lips crashed onto mine.

kiss was cool yet searing, sending my heart into a