Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 223 In the Same Room

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“Caden, you’re too nice!” Heidi’s warm breath brushed against my car as she spoke. The moment I agreed to stay, she reached out and wrapped her arms around my neck.

I pushed her away without a change in expression. Tessa, you’re tired. Tessa, you’re tired. Get some rest”

Tm going to take a shower first Heidi smiled and gave me a lingering look before turning toward the bathroom

I sat down on the couch, but my mind drifted elsewhere. Rosaline’s bright eyes and gentle smile surfaced in my thoughts.

1 had left in such a hurry earlier. Would Rosaline misunderstand again?

My heart sank at that thought.

Just as I pulled out my phone to call her, a sharp, terrified scream pierced through the air from the bathroom. “Ahh!”

Tessa, what’s wrong?” My heart jolted, and I shot to my feel.

*Caden, come here! I’m scared!” Heidi’s frantic voice trembled as if she had encountered something truly terrifying.

I hesitated for a second at the bathroom door.

She wasn’t Rosaline. I couldn’t just rush in like this.

Tessa, are you okay?” I knocked on the door calmly.

“There’s a cockroach!” she shrieked from inside, “Caden, please come in! I’m terrified of them!”

A cockroach.

I was relieved to hear that. “Tessa, don’t be scared. Just step on it. Or I’ll check on it after you finish your

shower.”

Heidi’s POV:

D’mn it, Caden!

him such an obvious excuse, yet he still refused

Omega where, Rosaline. I racked my brain and finally came up with the idea of having a werewolf pose as a bar patron to stage an assault on

he won’t come in, then I’ll go

will have him no

slipped into a seductive nightgown, and sprayed on my favorite perfume.

in the mirror, I pushed open the bathroom door and walked out with

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you alright? Caden asked with

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My voice trembled just the right amount, and as if on cue, I pretended to lose

He caught me

let my soft curves brush against his firm muscles. My sheer nightgown left little to the imagination and I knew there was no way Caden wouldn’t be tempted,

filled with affection “Caden, I’m fine

frowned slightly as he steadied me and took a step

I reached up and rubbed my temples. “I feel

a helpless sigh but he still supported me as we made our way toward the bedroom.

My heart soared.

we were inside, there would

crossed the threshold, I seized my chance. With a sudden pull, I yanked Caden toward the

balance. Soon, we both

looked at me and

clung to him tightly.

“Caden..”

striking features shyly. “Do you remember? You once told me you would marry me. You said I saved your

entwined my soft arms around his neck. My

black suit. Just thinking about it sent a flush of heat

Everything was perfect.

timing–it was all leading to

lips as my heart raced. My heart pounded wildly as