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

no response.

in danger. I need to go check on her.” He looked at me with a weighty gaze, the silent urgency

my mouth to say something, he was already striding toward the door, moving quickly as if

chest. With every step

a moment ago, he had assured me that his feelings for Heidi were not what I

sprinted out the door, as if

what I had feared? What a joke.

far less to Caden than Heidi

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My mind raced with urgency. but I kept my focus sharp, knowing there was no time to waste.

I pounded on the door, my voice firm

“Let go of me,

b*tch, it’s a miracle I even bothered with

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

open

that greeted me inside

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

behind her, a werewolf stood–his yellow hair

herself into my arms, clutching

just walk away? You think I’ll let you go that easily?” His eyes ran over Heidi with

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

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

flinched back, stepping closer to me, her body trembling uncontrollably. “Don’t

block his advance, and

voice was a guttural snarl as he tried to push himself

power surging through me, and planted my foot firmly on his chest. “Leave. Now”

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

he stammered, “Y–You’re from the Eclipse Pack… Y–You’re Mr.

and he’ll never let you come any closer to me!” Heidi,