Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 319 Unexpected Twist at the Banquet (Part One)

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“I said you’re not going, so you’re not going,” Caden declared, his lips tightening, a flicker of anxiety and concern in his eyes.

“That’s my business, not yours!” I retorted, standing up from the couch, ready to head to my room.

The next moment, a strong pair of arms wrapped around my waist, lifting me off the ground. Caden held me effortlessly, carrying me sideways.

I struggled in vain, eventually wrapping my arms around his neck and frowning. “Caden, what are you doing?”

“Keeping you here,” he whispered in a low voice into my car. “You’ll stay here and miss the banquet. Then, I’ll let you out.”

“That’s against the law!” I glared at him, but the irritation made my throat itch, prompting a cough.

Caden’s brow furrowed, and he gently laid me on the bed, tucking me in with utmost care.

“Be good, alright?” he soothed, his voice unusually gentle.

I was stunned. I hadn’t expected him to be this tender to coax me.

“Alright, fine. I won’t go. I’m tired,” I said with a lazy yawn, curling up on my side. “Goodnight, I’m going to sleep.

“Goodnight.”

-Satisfied that I’d conceded, Caden smirked and left the room.

Watching his tall, commanding figure retreat, I sighed softly.

“Alpha, that heir of the Eclipse Pack is wonderful in every way except being too overbearing,” Freya remarked lazily.

I mentally agreed. Caden’s concern could be touching at times, but I detested being controlled.

If he forbids me from attending tomorrow’s banquet, I’ll sneak out anyway.

at work at Eclipse Group, and I’ll be

you don’t control me!

Sleep.

next morning, I woke up to find Caden’s handsome, chiseled face right before

Caden asked, concern

sniffled. “Much

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so nervous? You forget I

get to work!”

stay home with you,” Caden suggested, a slight grin tugging at his

need. Go to work, or I’ll be upset!” I insisted.

well and call me if you

eager for

Pack’s heir’s overprotectiveness was

to sneak off to the banquet at the Grand

afternoon, after getting ready, I headed downstairs only

from above me. “Where

Caden? He’s back!

much better. I’m going

darkened. He grabbed my chin, pressing me against the door frame,

stared right back at him, stubborn as ever. A

in close, speaking lowly in

caressed my cheek, sending shivers down

man… always making my heart skip a beat.

to the Grand

said, stepping out to open the car door

in.”

no need. I can go in by myself. I’ll call you when I’m done,” I replied quickly, pushing him back towards

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