Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 231 We’ll Meet Again Soon

The sharp, icy voice came from behind me, halting me in my tracks.

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I turned around to see the man from the hospital bed now awake, his hrows furrowed in irritation, and his lips set in a tight line. His intense, penetrating gaze was fixed on me, as if he were trying to make sense of

who I was

1 gave him a polite smile and explained. “You were in a car accident earlier, and I’m the one who brought you to the hospital”

His eyes narrowed slightly, and his lips curled into a small smirk. “Is that sol

I nodded, trying to sound reassuring “Don’t worry. The doctor checked you thoroughly. You’re fine now. You can reach out to your family to come and stay with you?

I glanced at the clock, then added, “It’s late now, so unless you need anything else, I’ll head out. Get some

rest.

With that. I turned to leave.

“Alpha, that man is still staring at you.” Freya’s voice suddenly broke the silence as I walked away.

I was already quite a distance from him, and though her comment struck me as odd, I chose not to turn

around.

I had a lot on my plate already, and I wasn’t interested in getting caught up in any more distractions.

The next morning, which happened to be a Saturday, I woke up early.

In just two days, I would need to go to the hospital to treat Mr. Richard.

I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease. This was a life–or–death situation, and because it was for Mr. Richard, I knew there couldn’t be any mistakes.

I pulled out the witch’s stone Hughie had given me and remembered the incantation he had taught me in the hospital. I began practicing it in my room.

and after a few tries, I had it memorized. The key to its success was using both the witch’s stone and

still early enough to go out and find

way to a

can help you with?” A friendly

replied with

and said politely, “If you need anything, don’t hesitate

I said with another smile.

woman in a flowing white gown entered. Her

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her cold, sharp gaze lingered for a

her eyes.

and recognized her. Wasn’t she Candice Reese,

the news?

you with? The sales associate, clearly recognizing Candice,

and spoke in a casual tone, “Give me that silk scarf”

it and continued my search for a gift

I found a tie that seemed perfect.

me that tie?” I called out to the sales associate.

a loud voice echoed from the entrance.

that tie!”

by her side. Wendy marched over, her

to me. “Ms. Crawford, this lady has

tie

price!” Wendy shot me a venomous glare.

hadn’t changed a bit.

for that Alice dress at Raveneaux

between us. “Miss, would you mind

was clear that the poor associate didn’t

it that badly, take it. I

anyway.

and pointed to

that one too. Wrap it