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!

such an obvious excuse, yet he

Omega where, Rosaline. I racked my brain and finally came up with the idea of having a werewolf

if he won’t come in,

him

seductive nightgown, and sprayed on my favorite perfume.

own alluring reflection in the mirror, I pushed open the bathroom door and

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you alright? Caden asked with concern

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

okay? He caught me

against his firm muscles. My sheer nightgown left little

filled with affection “Caden,

me and took a step back. “Tessa, it’s late. You

reached up and rubbed

him completely, forcing him to hold me up. He let out a helpless sigh but he still supported me as we made our way toward the

My heart soared.

inside, there would

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

caught off guard and lost his balance. Soon, we both tumbled onto the mattress.

me and

to

“Caden..”

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

he could respond, I entwined my soft arms around his neck. My

the strength beneath his black suit. Just thinking about it

Everything was perfect.

all leading to this moment.

as my heart raced. My heart pounded wildly as if it were about to leap from my chest.