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.

dropped into my stomach, heavy

hell had she gone?

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

my voice tight,

But Jasper’s voice sliced through the 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?

bit my lip, fighting

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

a slap in the face.

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

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a person just vanish like

that so?” Caden’s voice was low, a venomous chill

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I swear, it’s true! Maybe I missed something.

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

voice was sharp, as cold as the wind cutting through the streets.

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

walked away.

but no matter how fast I tried to

the

faltering. “I saw them. I filmed it. It’s them,

trust me, Caden? Please, just

never accuse her without a reason. I’ve made my mistakes, but this isn’t one

another word, the door slammed shut with a force that

the night, leaving me in the

single word. No response. He didn’t even look back.

stood there, frozen, watching the tail lights disappear. My chest tightened, the coldness of his departure sinking deep.

thought I

wasn’t! I wasn’t

find me in the room, then?” A voice, sharp and mocking, cut through my thoughts.