Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 405 See Her, Please

I sat outside the emergency room, my gaze fixed on the door. I couldn’t tear my eyes away.

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Wendy’s bloodied body, collapsed in the bathtub, haunted my mind. Each image sliced through me like a

blade,

Moon Goddess, don’t take her from me.

I muttered the prayer, my heart clenching in fear.

When our mother passed, she held my hand with her last breath. Her voice, weak and trembling, whispered, “Michael, you have to look after your sister after I’m gone.”

I was only 15. Wendy was just a child, barely seven or eight.

“Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll take care of Wendy. I won’t let anything happen to her.” Tears filled my eyes as I made the promise.

I had sworn to protect Wendy, and I’d kept that vow.

No matter what she asked, I gave it to her. I may have spoiled her a little, let her become a bit too indulged.

But I never imagined it would come to this. I never thought Wendy would try to take her own life because of Caden.

A storm of guilt and anger churned inside me, mixing together, impossible to ignore.

“Grandpa, do you think Wendy’s going to be okay?” My voice cracked as I looked up, eyes swollen and -bloodshot.

His face was etched with worry. As Alpha of the Wild Pack, he knew the rumors swirling about Wendy and the gigolo werewolves.

Now, with her suicide attempt, if the press caught wind of it, the town would explode with scandal.

He sighed, heavy with resignation. “Let’s hope she pulls through.”

Just then, the emergency room lights flickered off.

A werewolf doctor emerged, pushing Wendy on a stretcher.

is she? Is she okay?” I rushed

of relief on his face. “She’s stable now. We got to her in time. There shouldn’t be any

I hadn’t realized I

and lifeless. Her eyes were shut tight,

pain twisted

had my once–proud, beautiful sister

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fine. She wouldn’t be lying here, on

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Wendy’s side all night, not moving or blinking. It wasn’t until

Wendy’s POV:

see him sitting

with concern as he saw me open my

pain still sharp, like a thousand needles

memories began to return in

what had happened. Yesterday, I’d gone to find Caden to

injustice consumed me. I made the choice to

die.

my foot slipped. I fell hard into

pain was excruciating.

checked you over. With some rest, you’ll heal,” Michael said softly, his

my voice barely above

hesitation creeping into his

to see me?” I asked, disbelief creeping

hurt, he couldn’t even spare a moment to check on me?

Why is he being so heartless?” I couldn’t hold back any longer. Tears streamed down

really become so cold? Didn’t

yet he hadn’t even

I asked

and gently patted my shoulder. “Caden’s just caught up in work. He’ll come see you

flicker of hope in my chest.

here. I’ve got to get

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