Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

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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

danger. I need to go check on her.” He looked at me with a

something, he was already striding toward

every step he took,

ago, he had assured me that his feelings

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

“not what I

glaringly clear–I meant far less to Caden than Heidi

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the car to its limits, the engine growling as I tore through the streets. My mind

I pounded on the door, my voice firm and relentless, slicing through the

screams. “Let go of me,

man’s voice followed, venomous and dripping with fury. “You ungrateful b*tch, it’s a miracle I even bothered with you. You think you

didn’t think, didn’t hesitate. With a single, powerful

open

that greeted me

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

werewolf stood–his yellow hair and feral

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

can just walk away? You think I’ll let you go that easily?” His eyes ran over Heidi with an unmistakable hunger, as if she was an object to possess, not a person

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

lips curling into a sneer. “Fine. No singing. But you’ll stay with me tonight, and if you do what I say, everything will be

flinched back, stepping closer to me, her body trembling uncontrollably.

block his advance, and with a swift motion, I shoved

get in my way, punk?” His voice was a guttural snarl as he tried

took a step forward, power surging through me, and planted my foot firmly

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

from

me!” Heidi, still clinging to my arm, shot him a venomous look.