Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 356

Chapter 356 Engagement, ASAP

His words unsettled me..

They felt wrong. like something didn’t quite fit.

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But other woman touching him. Not even a

en I thought about it, the truth was clear–I did want any

“I’ll help. I said, my voice low and steady.

His gaze shifted to my feet, and his dark eyes flickered with concern. “But your feet-”

“It’s fine,” I cut him off. “It’s just a little injury. I’m not cr

I hesitated, realizing the weight of my words. “I mean, not that there’s anything wrong with that. You know what I mean.”

He waved it off with a quiet shrug. “It’s fine.”

But his eyes… they held something deeper. A shadow of sorrow, just beneath the surface. It twisted my insides.

I slid out of the wheelchair, my hand firm around his. “You don’t have to worry. I won’t think less of you. Your leg will heal. I swear.”

“I believe you. His voice was soft, his gaze heavy with warmth.

I held his stare, gathering my thoughts. “Where’s the wound?”

I hadn’t seen much when we fell–just the broken leg. But there had to be more.

“Back,” he murmured, turning slowly. His hands worked the buttons of his shirt, each one slipping free. When he removed the fabric, his back came into full view–muscular, smooth, but now marred by

wounds.

I froze.

I’d trained under Hughie. I’d seen injuries before.

But this… this was something else.

seeping from gaping cuts. Each tear a reminder

of that fall.

me like a punch. His arms wrapping around me, pulling me close.

paid the price for shielding

Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes.

hand that held the

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Engagement,

his tone unshaken. “As long

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I calmness made it worse. The pain in

the lump i

voice more controlled than I

breath, then gently, carefully, began deaning his wounds. Every movement was deliberate, every touch tender.

Caden’s POV:

Rosaline work with such quiet focus, each movement delicate and precise.

clear now–she was all

patiently as the ointment dried before bandaging my wounds. When she finished, she let out a soft sigh, relief

the bed. Her fingers moved with care, fastening the buttons with a practiced touch. “Don’t want you to

“Did you cry?” My gaze fell to

voice

chin. The faint traces of tears on her face told a different story. “I could hear you,

Had I made the right choice? Had I been wrong to lie

“If you hadn’t

to save me, she whispered, her eyes

wouldn’t

the

against the corner of her eye, kissing away fresh tear. Her skin was warm, delicate, and I felt the weight of everything we’d both endured in

moment.

I looked into her eyes, steady and sure. “Rosaline, saving you was never a choice. It was what I had to do. You’re the woman I love, and I’ll

arms wrapped around me, and she buried her face in my chest. “Cadén, let’s get engaged. As soon

we can.”

voice was low, soothing. “No rush. Les’s

wasn’t in a hurry. The engagement would come, but it would be

thought of my grandfather.

Alpha of the Eclipse Pack, he had been in a coma for so long. I didn’t know when, or if he’d wake.

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