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.

had it memorized. The key to its success was using both the witch’s stone and my Alpha blood, two things that were not easy to

was still early enough to go

made my way to

you with?” A friendly sales associate greeted me as

looking around,” I replied with a soft

nodded and said politely, “If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.”

I said with

swung open, and a young woman in a

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lingered for a few moments, an unmistakable hint of

her eyes.

glanced up and recognized her. Wasn’t she Candice Reese, the famous pianist

the news?

assist you with? The sales associate, clearly recognizing

spoke in a casual tone, “Give

stopped staring, I didn’t think much of it and continued my

a tie that seemed perfect.

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

she could respond, a loud voice

that

by her side. Wendy marched over, her high heels clicking sharply against the floor, and pointed at the tie in my hand with a haughty expression.

sales associate hesitated, looking from Wendy to me. “Ms. Crawford, this lady

tie

price!” Wendy

hadn’t changed

Alice dress at Raveneaux Delux? How typical

us. “Miss,

was clear that the poor associate didn’t want to upset

Wendy a cool, indifferent glance. “If you want it that

anyway.

away from her and pointed to

take that one too. Wrap