Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

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Caden’s POV

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Kissing Rosaline again felt like stepping into a memory I couldn’t outrun–familiar, yet powerful enough to pull me under. It was a feeling that consumed me, wrapping around my chest, pulling tighter with each second. I couldn’t stop. I didn’t want to.

I missed her.

More than I ever thought possible.

Since she called off the engagement and left Citypark, not a moment passed without thoughts of her. Every smile, every glance–no matter how small–lingered in my mind, haunting me, taunting me with what I’d

lost.

Sleep became a distant dream. I tossed and turned every night, unable to escape the ache in my chest.

When I saw the news about her and Jasper, a dark wave of anger and panic swept over me. The thought of losing her, of her slipping away, was unbearable.

When I heard she was in danger at Mount Whitelength, everything inside me snapped. I didn’t hesitate. I dropped everything and rushed to find her.

Now, standing at her door, nothing else mattered. Not my grandfather. Not Tessa. I had to see her, to know

she was safe.

But when I walked in, what did I find?

Jasper. His hands on her shoulders. Too close. Too familiar.

The way they stood together–it was like they were a part of cach other, comfortable and easy, a stark contrast to the distance between me and Rosaline.

And her… she barely looked at me, her indifference cutting deeper than any harsh words could.

Was it true? Was she really… with him?

Were all the rumors–those rumors–true?

My frustration boiled over, burning through me. Without thinking. I kissed her again, pushing deeper, more forceful this time. My tongue slipped past her lips with an urgency I couldn’t control.

Rosaline’s POV:

The kiss hit me like a sudden storm.

1 froze.

went blank, my body locking up in shock as the reality of the

was he doing?

over. He had no

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ounce of the anger I’d been holding back.

of blood flooded my mouth, and I felt his grip loosen

burning hotter than ever. “Caden, that’s enough!” I snapped, my voice shaking, breathless

face drained of color, his expression hardening

thicken, sulfocating everything around

muscle taut, his sharp features carved with tension. His gaze–dark, intense,

moment, the silence wrapping around us, heavy and suffocating. How long had we stood like this? I couldn’t say. Finally, his voice broke through, low and dangerous, each word falling like ice. “Rosaline, is it true? Are

through me. The question echoed in my head, but I couldn’t bring myself to answer right away. Why was he asking this again? Did he truly not understand why I did

weight of his accusation

grew sharper,

really trying to blame

wasn’t about Jasper at all. It was

don’t twist the truth. Don’t act like

don’t understand!” His voice cracked with frustration, each word strained as if he were trying to choke

me, sharp and full of contempt. “So now

him. “I’ve told you before, Caden. I don’t take love

very start, it was clear. You’ve always loved

because of Tessa?” Caden’s eyebrow quirked slightly, his

my voice

eyes narrowing with intensity. His voice dropped lower, alr Then tell me this: If I told you that nothing happened between me and Tessa–if I swore then between us would you come

a whisper

was nothin

my lips. “Do you really think

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words cutting sharp.

mine,

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couldn’t reach you I thought something had

my voice rising. It was clear to me then. Tessa mattered more to you than I ever did. Or more accurately… you’ve always

ignore you. I sent you a message, didn’t I?! told

A text message?

of confusion

had he ever sent

my voice edged with disbelief

Caden’s POV: