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.

all, tomorrow Caden will be at work at Eclipse Group, and I’ll be home recuperating. I can go wherever I

you don’t control me!

Sleep.

find Caden’s handsome, chiseled face right before

feeling?” Caden asked, concern lacing his voice.

sniffled. “Much better.”

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at the Banquet (Part

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I’m fine. Why so nervous? You forget I know medicine?” I said nonchalantly. “It’s late.

get to work!”

with you,” Caden suggested, a slight grin tugging

to work, or

go. Rest well

eager for

Pack’s heir’s overprotectiveness was becoming

able to sneak off to the banquet at the Grand Royale Hotel later this afternoon.

getting ready, I headed downstairs only to land in someone’s solid,

above me. “Where do you think you’re going?”

Caden? He’s back!

stern eyes and spoke resolutely. “I’m feeling much

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

I stared right back at him, stubborn as ever. A slight cough

leaned in close, speaking lowly in my ear. “If you insist on going, fine. But

caressed my cheek,

man… always making my

drove me to the Grand

to open the car door

in.”

myself. I’ll call you when I’m done,” I replied quickly, pushing him back

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