Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 245 Can You Come Back to Me?

I was taken aback–why was Caden following me?

At that moment, only the two of us were in the elevator.

His intense gaze was locked on me, but I turned my head away, refusing to meet his eyes. An awkward silence filled the air.

Caden’s expression darkened, and his thin lips curled slightly. “Rosaline, what exactly is your relationship with Jasper?”

I took a step back, my tone cold. “Definitely not what you’re thinking

“Then what is it?” He moved closer, his voice low and demanding.

I instinctively backed away, only to find myself trapped against the wall. There was nowhere left to go.

“Answer me.” His voice turned icy as he moved even closer. In an instant, his arms came up, pressing agains the wall on either side of me, caging me in.

The space between us vanished, the air thick with tension. My breath caught in my throat.

I could feel Freya was getting excited again.

If he kept pushing, I wouldn’t be able to resist unleashing Freya–he needed to understand that my patien wasn’t a sign of fear.

Just as I was about to tell him to back off, the elevator suddenly jolted violently.

The overhead light flickered a few times before plunging us into complete darkness.

“Ah!” A sudden wave of darkness swallowed me whole, like an endless void pulling me in. Panic surged. through me, and I let out a sharp cry.

Without hesitation, Caden reached for me, pulling me tightly into his embrace. His voice softened. “Rosaline, don’t be scared.”

voice, that warmth–I knew them too

me, and instinctively, I clung to him. My

arms.

mind flashed back to another time and another elevator when he had held

me.

things had

while he fumbled for his ph with the other. His tone was

should we do now?”

closer. “Don’t worry, I’m

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a strangely soothing sound. Then, he leaned in, his nose

closeness returned, wrapping around me like

but clear, right beside my ear. “Rosaline, can

breath, tinged with the scent of cologne, brushed against my cheek, leaving

chest tightened. What did he mean by that?

asking me to return

him. But just then, the overhead light flickered on, and the elevator

brightness made me squint, momentarily

was watching me intently, his

of what had just happened in the dark clung

the emotions swirling inside me

Caden’s POV:

moment ago, she leaned into me, seeking comfort. Now, with the light back, she was pulling away as if nothing had happened. I couldn’t understand her at all.

my question,” I said, unable to hide the frustration creeping into my

no

can you come back to me?” I repeated, this time

that we had reached the first floor. The doors slid