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.

brief silence, Caden asked, “What exactly

she got two people to try and kidnap me,” I replied

nonchalantly.

men

back. But honestly, they were

eyes narrowed slightly as he studied me, a probing look sweeping over

stood up. “Let’s go. The auction

already bid on the kitten, I figured I might as well find something else to

I ought to show some support for my brand.

to take a step, Caden reached out and

I stumbled and landed right on his

was undeniably intimate.

stand, but his strong, well–defined hands pressed firmly on my shoulders, keeping me

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

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won’t you face your

frowned.

tilted his head down, and

searing, sending my heart into