Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 360

Chapter 360 Knew It

I gripped the edge of the rooftop, my fingers digging into the cold stone as my mind spon, faltering like a cog slipping from its gears

“Caden, you can’t be hurt I murmured, my voice trelling, panic creeping through every nerve

As I fumbled for my phone, ready to call Vale, ready to summon help to search for Caden, a familiar, deep voice cut through the air from behind me. “Rosaline”

Caden

1 whipped around. There he was, sitting in his wheelchor, calm as ever.

“Caden!” I nearly collapsed with relief. “Thank the gods, you’re alright!” I rushed to him, my steps unsteady with the weight of my fear.

I crouched beside him, burying my face in his lap, the food of relief too overwhelming to contain

His hand reached out, fingers threading through my hair, the warmth of his touch grounding me. “Silly girl.” he said, his voice smooth, “what did you think happened to me?”

I closed my eyes, breathing deeply, steadying my heart, but a sense of unease wormed its way into my

chest.

When I’d first come up here, he hadn’t been here. He’d been gone, nowhere in sight.

And now, mere minutes later, he was back in his wheelchair, no one else around.

Hadn’t he been paralyzed?

How was this possible?

A chill ran through me, suspicion rising like a dark tide.

This whole crippled thing was an act.

I stood up, a quiet determination settling in my bones.

I needed to test him.

what are you doing?” Caden’s voice snapped with a sudden edge. “It’s dangerous, come back!”

the ring you gave me,” I said casually, turning toward the edge

for it,”

a show of losing my balance, then screamed,

His voice broke through the silence, filled

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He moved with the and strength of someone

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there, awkward, caught in the

glared at his legs, the frustration seething in my veins

was beyond furious now. Why lie to me? Why

were you trying to manipulate me into dark with anger. “Is this some twisted game to

me more than

you by playing on my guilt?” My voice was cold.

please, let me explain- Caden began, but I cut him

me down,” I said, my tone sharp

another word, I spun on my heel, my anger propelling me forward as I stormed

much I

paralysis, my heart had shattered

lie to

That damned bastard!

back into the hospital room, my eyes narrowing

hadn’t even bothered to chase after

a word of explanation? Not even an attempt?

the room, anger still burning inside me, and found Queenie standing there, cool

with disbelief. What are you

didn’t hesitate, shooting back with a tone to match. “What’s wrong with me being in my cousin’s room? But you–what are you

hit me all at once–I’d walked into the wrong room,

to let Queenie gloat over my mistake

fire. “I’m Caden’s fiancée. Do you have a problem with that? Or do I need an

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