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

darkening, “Tessa might be in danger. I need to go check on her.” He looked

was already striding toward the door,

in my chest. With every step he took, my heart sank lower, until it felt as though I couldn’t

had assured me that his feelings for Heidi were not what

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

what I had feared?

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streets. My mind raced with urgency. but I kept my focus sharp,

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

Heidi’s panicked screams. “Let go of

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

weight sank in my chest. I didn’t think, didn’t hesitate. With a single, powerful kick, I broke

open

that greeted me inside was

of the room, her hair a tangled mess, her clothes in disarray.

stood–his yellow hair and

herself into my arms,

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

fragile whisper. “I quit. I’m not

you’ll stay with me tonight, and if you do what I say, everything will be just fine.”

uncontrollably. “Don’t let him come any closer, Caden. Please,

man, icy and unyielding. I raised my arm to block his advance, and with a swift motion, I

voice was a guttural

power surging through me, and planted my foot firmly on his chest.

in the air. The man’s eyes widened in sudden

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

you come any closer to me!” Heidi, still clinging to my arm, shot him a venomous