Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 372

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 with dread.

the hell had

the window. The twentieth

door, my voice tight, uncertainty creeping into

Tessford, no one’s in there, huh? I told you, I haven’t seen Rosaline today. You must’ve been mistaken. Why make

fighting the urge to snap.

darted toward Caden, who stood motionless, his face an unmoving mask of

me like a slap

said, desperation tightening my chest. “I saw

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like that? It

Caden’s voice was low, a venomous

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to back down. “Yes! I swear, it’s true!

sarcasm. “Caden, Rosaline trusts you so much, but here we are. Seems like you don’t trust her, though. Disappointing. Especially after all the

sharp, as cold as the wind

Without a word, he turned, his back straight, his footsteps heavy as he

walked away.

rising in my chest. My legs moved, but no matter how fast I tried to

the

you don’t understand,” I called after him my voice faltering. “I saw them. I filmed it.

you trust me, Caden?

fiancée, I’d never accuse her without a reason.

say another word, the door slammed shut with a force that rattled through me.

life, speeding off into the night, leaving me in the hollow

single word. No response. He

lights disappear. My chest tightened, the coldness of his departure sinking

angry. He thought I

I wasn’t! I wasn’t

me in the room, then?” A voice, sharp and mocking, cut through

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