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.

Eclipse Group, and I’ll be home recuperating. I can go

you don’t control

Sleep.

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

how are you feeling?” Caden asked, concern lacing his voice.

“Much

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fever.”

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I’m fine. Why so nervous? You forget I

get to work!”

suggested, a slight grin tugging at

Go to work, or I’ll

up. “Alright, I’ll go. Rest well and call me if you need

it,” I replied, eager for

heir’s overprotectiveness was

work. If he had stayed, I wouldn’t have been able to sneak

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

and clipped, came from above

Caden? He’s back!

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

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

at him, stubborn as ever. A slight cough

speaking lowly

my cheek, sending shivers

making my heart skip a beat.

drove me to the Grand

he said, stepping out to open the car door for

in.”

done,” I replied quickly, pushing him back towards the car

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