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.

tomorrow Caden will be at work at Eclipse Group, and I’ll be

don’t control me!

Sleep.

morning, I woke up to find Caden’s handsome,

feeling?” Caden asked, concern lacing his

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

get to work!”

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

need. Go to work, or I’ll

I’ll go. Rest well and call

it,” I replied, eager for him to

heir’s overprotectiveness was

work. If he had stayed, I wouldn’t have been able to sneak off to the banquet at the Grand Royale Hotel later this afternoon.

headed downstairs only to land in someone’s

voice, cool and clipped, came from above me.

Caden? He’s back!

and spoke resolutely. “I’m feeling much better. I’m going to the banquet. Don’t try to

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

him, stubborn as ever. A

softened. He leaned in close, speaking lowly in my ear. “If

caressed my cheek, sending shivers down my

making my heart skip a

me to the Grand Royale

he said, stepping out to open the car door for me. “You’re still not fully recovered. I’ll walk

in.”

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

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