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

no response.

need to go check on her.”

something, he was already striding toward the door, moving quickly as

an overwhelming heaviness settle in my chest. With every step he took,

he had assured me that his feelings for Heidi were

Heidi called, he sprinted out the door, as if his very existence depended on

I had feared? What a joke.

far less to Caden

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through the streets. My mind raced with urgency.

I pounded on the door, my voice firm

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

and dripping with fury. “You ungrateful b*tch, it’s a miracle I even bothered with you. You think you can just

I didn’t think, didn’t hesitate. With

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me inside was

her hair a tangled mess, her clothes in disarray. She looked like a broken

a werewolf stood–his yellow hair

threw herself into

spent a small 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

told you.” Heidi’s voice was a fragile whisper. “I quit. I’m

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.

arm to block his advance, and

my way, punk?” His voice was a guttural snarl

power surging through me, and planted

tension thick in the air. The man’s eyes widened

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

you come any closer to me!” Heidi, still clinging to my arm, shot him a venomous look. “You’d