Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 364 No Autopsy

Caden’s voice cut through the air, and and can winter night Heurned fe fare way refucing to mert my gaze. The chill in his silence spoke fender towels. It was clear he had chosen Kleaning ste

A shift rippled through the room, palpable and swift rents and Eleanor exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with triumph. Even Heidi’s face betrayed aer of catdation darker than it should teen

1 let out a biner, hollow laugh, the wound ringing in theilence “So, this is it, Caden After everything wee shared, this is how little you care? Fine. From this moment on, we’re done

“Good riddance, Queenie pat, her eyes narrowed with dain. You’re nothing but trouble. Rosaline My cousin deserves better than some lowborn Omega like ou

I glared at her, the fire in my eyes too much for her to rer Queenie faltered, the words dying on her tongue as she quickly looked away.

The sudden echo of footsteps broke the tension. A group of seven or eight werewolf officers entered, their leader at the front. His face was as hard as stone, his badge gleaming in the dim light. He scanned the room, his voice sharp as a blade. “We’ve received a report of murder. Someone here is responsible for the death of the Alpha of the Eclipse Pack. What happened”

Eleanor rushed forward, her steps quick, her voice rising with righteous fury Tcalled the police,” she declared, pointing at me.

This Omega claimed she could save my father–in–law with some home remedy, and instead, she killed him! Arrest her now!”

The officer’s gaze settled on me, cold and unreadable. Then I’ll need her to come with me to the station

I didn’t resist. The weight of Queenie, Eleanor, and Heidi’s mocking stares bore down on me as I was led away by the officer.

As I was escorted out, I looked at Caden one last time; his silence was like a stone wall. I opened my mouth to speak, but the words caught in my throat. Instead, I turned to Queenie, Eleanor, and Heidi.

“Caden,” I said, my voice quiet but firm. “For the sake of everything we had, I beg you: if you want to honor your grandfather, if you don’t want to dishonor the love and care he gave you, you must have his body examined. You need to see if he was poisoned.”

mocking. “You really think we’re fools?‘ she sneered. “Caden, don’t listen to her. Grandpa was a man of tradition. If you dissect his body, he’ll be spinning in his grave. It’s an insult to him!”

were red, filled with fake sorrow, as she stepped closer to Caden. “We’re all devastated by your grandfather’s death, but now you can see Rosaline for what she truly is. If it weren’t for her, he’d still be alive. She’s nothing but an evil witch.”

of finality. “At this point, if you let her convince you to cut open your grandfather’s body, you’ll

she pressed the point home. “Till make sure your grandfather is laid to rect mannarly. But I

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364 No Autopey

Heidi’s POV

+ Pearis

her every attempt to resist nle The werewolf officer’s grip was firm, and she was swiftly

bloomed within me

Alpha of the Eclipse Pack. The realization

must have smiled upon me.

how would Rosaline ever

my thoughts. “Mr. Holbrook,” it said, sharp as a blade. “You and your mother must find the strength

board members of the Eclipse Pack gathered around Caden and Eleanor. Their condolences were well rehearsed, but something in the air was wrong

it–there was a flicker in Eleanor and Queenie’s eyes. A glimmer of… relief? No, it

been family. How

could they not demand justice for

seemed… almost pleased.

deeply off.

stood off to the side, his face as closed off as stone, his eyes

concern clear. “Mr. Caden she said gently. “You don’t look well. You should rest. I’ll see to the Alpha’s body, arrange for the morgue, contact the best funeral home. You need to take care of yourself. You can’t afford to break down