Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 222 More Important

Rosaline’s POV:

“Of course,” Caden replied, his voice unwavering, as if the answer was as obvious as day.

“And your reason?” I asked, studying his face with a gaze that could have pierced steel.

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His eyes shifted, a glimmer of curiosity flickering beneath the surface. “Rosaline, you sound suspicious. Why?”

I opened my mouth, prepared to speak, but the sharp ring of his phone cut through the tension like a knife.

Caden pulled it from his pocket with swift precision, his eyes narrowing as he scanned the screen. In an instant, his expression changed. With one fluid motion, he answered the call.

Tessa?”

Freya’s voice, laced with venom, reverberated in my mind. “That d’mn Tessa again. He never learns.

I couldn’t suppress the icy glare that formed on my face.

Then, Heidi’s panicked voice erupted through the phone. “Caden, help me! Please, you have to help me!”

“Tessa, what’s happening?” Caden’s voice cracked, betraying the concern he had tried so hard to hide.

I felt the frustration rise inside me, and I rolled my eyes, trying to keep my calm.

“Don’t come over here! Ah… Caden, help, please!” Heidi’s voice trembled, laced with terror. It was as if something horrific had happened, and I could feel the weight of her panic in the very air.

Tessa? What’s going on?” Caden’s voice was tight now, full of tension. His need for answers was raw, urgent.

But before he could get any more information, the call abruptly ended.

Caden immediately dialed her number again, his fingers pressing the buttons with growing frustration. But

was no

he said, his face darkening, “Tessa might be in danger. I need to go check on her.” He looked at me with a weighty gaze, the silent urgency clear in

my mouth to say something, he was already striding toward the door,

settle in my chest. With every step he took, my heart sank lower, until it felt

had assured me that his feelings for Heidi were not

out the door, as if his very existence

what I had feared?

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car to its limits, the engine growling as I tore through the streets. My mind raced with urgency. but I kept my focus sharp, knowing there was no time to

Tessa!” I pounded on the door, my voice firm and relentless, slicing through the tension

panicked screams. “Let go of me, you h*stard! Let got

and dripping with fury. “You ungrateful b*tch, it’s a

think, didn’t hesitate. With a single, powerful kick, I broke the

open

greeted me inside

clothes in disarray. She looked like

behind her, a werewolf stood–his yellow hair and feral glare

help!” Heidi’s voice cracked as she threw herself

fortune on you, taking you to bars night after night, and now you think you can just walk away? You think I’ll let you go that easily?” His eyes ran over Heidi with an

voice was a fragile whisper. “I quit. I’m not going

No singing. But you’ll stay with me tonight, and if you do what I say, everything will be just fine.” He reached for Heidi, his hand like a claw. greedy

closer to me, her body trembling uncontrollably. “Don’t let him come any closer, Caden. Please, I’m

raised my arm to block his advance, and with a

His voice was a guttural snarl as he

surging through me, and planted my

still, the tension thick in the air. The man’s eyes widened in sudden recognition as he looked me over, fear

shook as he stammered, “Y–You’re from the Eclipse Pack… Y–You’re

me!” Heidi, still clinging