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

my brain and finally came up with the idea of

if he won’t come in,

will have him no

shower, slipped into a seductive nightgown, and

alluring reflection in the mirror, I pushed

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asked with concern

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just the right amount, and as if on cue, I pretended to lose my balance, stumbling straight into

He caught me instinctively.

pressed my body against him and 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

steadied me and took a step back. “Tessa,

you walk me to my room?” I reached up

let out a helpless sigh but he still supported me as we made our

My heart soared.

we were inside, there would be no turning back.

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

his balance. Soon, we both tumbled

looked at me and pushed himself

to him tightly.

“Caden..”

my voice barely above a whisper as I gazed into his striking features shyly. “Do you remember? You once told me you would marry me. You said I saved your life, and you

around his neck.

imagine the strength beneath his black suit. Just thinking about it sent

Everything was perfect.

timing–it was all

heart pounded wildly