Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 220 Another Confession

Rosaline’s POV:

I jolted awake, my heart pounding.

The first thing that came into view was Jasper’s familiar, handsome face, drawing nearer to mine.

“Jasper, what are you doing?” I gasped, quickly pulling back, a wave of panic rushing through me.

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Jasper blinked, his expression snapping from dazed to embarrassed. He quickly straightened himself in the seat. “Rosaline, we’re here.”

I glanced out the window, then nodded in quiet acknowledgment. “Thanks for the ride.”

I got out of the car and headed toward home. As I took my first few steps, I heard his voice, deep and quiet, calling after me.

“Rosaline…”

I paused, turning slowly. “What do you need?”

Jasper approached, stopping right in front of me. He looked at me with a seriousness I hadn’t seen before. “Rosaline, will you give me a chance? Will you go out with me?”

Go out with him?

The words hit me like a cold gust of wind. Didn’t I already make it clear to him?

Hadn’t I told him there was nothing between us?

I thought he’d moved on.

But it was clear now–he hadn’t.

hesitated, searching for the right words to

already talk

know, I know,” he said, his voice thick with urgency. “But Caden doesn’t deserve you. He

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my shoulders as his gaze

me take care of you. Let me protect you. I can promise you, I’ll be a thousand times

please don’t do this,” I

you told me you found true love. I thought Caden would be the one to love you, to give you happiness. But that’s not how things turned out, is it?” Jasper’s voice was

because he thought she was gone. But now— now that he’s found her,

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Chapter 220 Another Confession

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I expected, sinking deep into my chest. I couldn’t even bring myself to respond right away.

Jasper frowned. “I

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lifted my eyes to meet his. “You have to get this into your head, Jasper.

you still love Caden?” he asked quietly, his eyes dimming with a hint of

stood motionless, my mind racing as I shook my head. “It has nothing

glance at Jasper, who seemed lost in thought, I

as I made my way to my apartment. I pulled my keys from my bag, the

I was about to shut it behind me, a

shot out, stopping the door from closing,

there?”

let out a

That voice…

the soft glow from the window, his

in a perfectly tailored black suit

contour a testament to some divine craftsmanship–noble, striking, and

they locked onto mine, their depth carrying

Caden?!