Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 353 Caden Is in Trouble

I reached out to Freya and sensed her calmly resting in the depths of her soul.

“Thank you, Freya,” I murmured softly, careful not to disturb her.

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Yura’s voice carried a hint of guilt as she spoke. “Rosaline, I’m so sorry. This happened because of me.”

I shook my head firmly. “No, it was never your fault. Candice was after me. If I hadn’t been involved, she wouldn’t have lost control and taken you hostage.”

“She’s completely insane, Yura sighed. “But you’re both incredibly fortunate. The vines below caught you, breaking your fall. You and your wolf managed to carry Caden through the forest until you finally ran into the rescue team.”

So that’s what went down.

I truly was fortunate.

And it was all because of Freya.

Recalling everything that had happened sent a cold shiver down my spine.

“Rosaline, Caden is incredible. He would sacrifice everything for you–even his life,” Yura said, admiration evident in her voice.

I lowered my head, quietly absorbing Yura’s words.

My mind was already made up–since fate had granted me another chance, I wouldn’t run anymore. I would accept Caden’s feelings and return to him.

“Where is he?” I asked, my voice steady.

Yura immediately understood who I was referring to. She hesitated for a moment before replying, “He….

Noticing her reluctance, my heart clenched with unease. I tensed and quickly pressed, “What happened to him?”

A sense of unease tightened in my chest as I caught the hesitation in Yura’s expression.

happen

possible–Yura had just

before she spoke again. “He made it through, but his condition isn’t great. I don’t know the details. It’s better if

her words.

w

was going on with Caden?

go wrong

1/3

Caden ts in

to know

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my feet hit the floor, a sharp, searing pain shot through my body.My legs buckled beneath me, and I nearly

and caught me just in time. “Rosaline, don’t push yourself. I’ll take you there,”

nodded, unconcerned about my condition.

thorns lodged deep in the soles. Hughie had to painstakingly remove them one by one and stitch up the infected wounds. If he hadn’t, your feet might’ve been permanently damaged.”

here too?” I asked, surprised.

bad shape, and Hughie was really worried. If it weren’t for him, you wouldn’t have

breath of relief. With Hughie here, Caden should

a wonder

down. I’ll take you there, Yura said, rolling a wheelchair toward me and motioning for me

in.

quite a long way afterward

down, letting Yura push me forward. After turning a corner, we arrived at the

had said his room was right next

a heavy feeling

be wrong

no matter how severe the injury, he should be able

see anyone but you, so I won’t go in,” Yura said with a sigh, a trace of sympathy in her eyes as she pushed open the

pressed the controls on the wheelchair, rolling myself

curtain had been drawn tightly, shrouding the spac darkness. The only illumination came

across the floor.

lone figure sitting in a wheelchair, his back turned toward