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

flickered briefly before she spoke again. “He made it through, but his condition isn’t great. I don’t know the details. It’s better if you see for yourself. He woke up before you did and has

at her

w

on with

go wrong

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to know what haled.

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but the moment my feet hit the floor, a sharp, searing pain

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

unconcerned about

me, casting a sideways glance before adding, “When we found you, your feet were in terrible shape–completely bloodied, with twigs and thorns lodged deep in the soles. Hughie had to painstakingly remove them one by one and stitch up the infected wounds. If he

was here too?” I asked,

a small smile. “Yes, both you and Caden were in bad shape, and Hughie was really worried. If it weren’t for him, you wouldn’t have recovered this

let out a breath of relief. With

wasn’t called a wonder doctor

Yura said, rolling a wheelchair

in.

my brows–Freya must have traveled quite a long way afterward for

me forward. After turning a corner, we arrived at the entrance of

his room was right next to

a heavy feeling settled in

be wrong

severe the injury, he should be able to fix it.

here. I don’t think he wants to see anyone but you, so I won’t go in,” Yura said with a sigh, a

the wheelchair, rolling myself

curtain had been drawn tightly, shrouding the spac darkness. The only illumination came from a dim light near the head

across the floor.

sitting