Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 372 Caught in the Act

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A chill settled deep in my chest. A sharp, gnawing resolve that I had to find Rosaline. I turned my gaze to Jasper, forcing a smile, trying to mask the rising tension “Well, since you’re making the offer, Mr. Sullivan, it’d be rude of me not to take it. It’ll case Caden’s mind. After all, Rosaline’s his fiancée. It’s only natural for us to be concerned.”

I spun

un the excuse in my head, convincing myself it was the right thing to do. Without another word, I strode toward the door, determination in every

y step.

The door creaked open, and I immediately moved to the bed. With one swift motion, I ripped the covers away, my heart thudding in my chest. But the bed was empty.

I froze. A spike of disbelief shot through me.

Rosaline had to be hiding. She must’ve ducked out of sight while Jasper and I were talking.

My blood boiled. This time, I wouldn’t let her slip away. I would drag that Omega into the light.

But as I scoured the entire presidential suite, each passing moment dug the hole of frustration deeper. No sign of Rosaline.

I checked the bedroom. The living room. The bathroom. Even the closet. Nothing.

How was this possible?

I had seen her come in with Jasper, just moments ago. She couldn’t have disappeared. No way.

I glanced back at Caden. He stood there, still and silent, a cold presence like a shadow in the doorway.

If I didn’t find Rosaline, I was done. I’d be caught in a lie.

Caden had already been distant as of late. If he thought I was lying to him, if he thought I was fabricating all this, he’d be disgusted. He’d pull away for good.

into my stomach, heavy

hell had

out the window. The twentieth floor. Rosaline couldn’t have just… jumped,

door, my voice tight, uncertainty creeping into my chest.

quiet, sharp with mockery. “So, Ms. Tessford, no one’s in there, huh? I told you, I haven’t seen Rosaline today. You must’ve been mistaken. Why make up stories? Are you trying to

bit my lip, fighting the urge

who stood motionless, his

gaze. It hit me like a slap in the

to me,” I said, desperation tightening my chest. “I saw them

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a person just vanish like that? It

was low, a venomous chill in

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I swear, it’s true! Maybe I missed something. Let’s search again, we

calculating, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Caden, Rosaline trusts you so much, but here we are. Seems like you don’t trust her, though. Disappointing. Especially after all the love she’s

sharp, as cold

way. Without a word, he turned, his back straight, his

walked away.

no matter how

the

him my voice faltering. “I saw them. I filmed it. It’s

trust me, Caden? Please,

Rosaline. She’s your fiancée, I’d never accuse her without a reason. I’ve made

the door slammed shut with

life, speeding off into the night, leaving me

No response. He didn’t even look

there, frozen, watching the tail lights disappear. My chest tightened, the coldness

thought

I wasn’t! I wasn’t

why didn’t you find me in the room, then?” A voice, sharp and mocking, cut through my thoughts.