Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 159 A Kiss to Seal Our Fate

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“No, we won’t,” Caden said, his tight, protective embrace making me feel like the most precious thing in the

world.

“Really?” I nestled into Caden’s chest, my arms wrapping around his neck. His comforting presence gradually eased the fear and panic that had gripped my heart.

Caden lowered his gaze, looking at me deeply. His voice was steady, filled with certainty. “Trust me.”

I nodded firmly. “Alright.”

Together, we continued our slow descent from the sky.

I pressed against his chest.

I could even hear the strong, steady rhythm of his heartbeat.

Memories surged through my mind like a flood.

Caden had always protected me, always thrown himself into danger for my sake.

Time and again, he had told me, “Rosaline, don’t be afraid. I will protect you.”

He had told me, “Rosaline, I’m pursuing you. Right now, the woman I want to spend my life with–is you.”

I looked up at the man holding me tightly.

His strikingly handsome face, flawless skin, chiseled features, and deep black eyes … Even in the midst of danger, he exuded confidence and regality, like a king born to rule.

And in that moment, an unfamiliar yet undeniable feeling spread through me, overwhelming and electric.

My heart pounded faster and faster.

I closed my eyes briefly. When I opened them again, my decision was made.

“Caden, I’m ready to give you

tightened his hold on me slightly, his gaze locked onto mine, filled with anticipation and a hint

ear as I breathed, “My answer is … I accept.” My voice was barely more than a whisper, but the

his eyes, my voice

smiles before he murmu d, “Rosaline… I’ve been waiting for this

” he whispered against my lips, his voice laced with longing as he deepened

in a passionate embrace, the world around us fading away.

ever made my heart

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A Kiss to Seal Our Fate

danger. Only him.

Freya’s voice echoed in my mind,

mate… I don’t

Caden’s heart still belonged to Tessa…

stand

ever came back, I

for his heart until it belonged solely to

you,” Freya said, her voice warm with sincerity.

high above the endless sky, Caden and I kissed, oblivious to everything

I forgot the uncertainty of whether

Finished

letting go of all the negativity that had weighed on me. At that moment, there

seemed to slip away as we clung to each other. Finally, breathless, we broke apart.

alive.” Caden rested his forehead against mine,

sent heat rushing to my ears. My body felt weak as I leaned into

Tessa’s lingering presence in his heart hold me

I been brave enough to face my feelings

I taken a chance with Caden when we still had time–before we were thrown into this life–or- death

weighed down on me

finally forced myself to look

us stretched an endless horizon, where I couldn’t distinguish land

the way the light reflected…

I asked, worry creeping