Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 423 Deep Affection

Just as this thought crossed my mind, my phone rang. It was Caden.

My heart skipped a beat.

Was this telepathy?

I answered the call.

“Rosaline, are you home?” Caden’s concerned voice came through the line.

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“I just got home, took a shower, and now I’m lying in bed, reading news reports about your disaster relief efforts.” Warmth spread in my heart as I smiled. “You looked pretty handsome on camera. By the way, how’s the situation over there?”

“What’s the point of being handsome.” His voice suddenly turned low, carrying a hint of grievance. “If you aren’t by my side, who am I even looking good for?”

This man!

When did he become so shameless?

Hearing his sweet words, my ears heated up. I couldn’t help but chide him, “Stop it. I’m talking about something serious here.”

“The situation at the disaster zone has stabilized. The focus now is on resettling the survivors. You don’t need to worry.”

After reporting the situation, Caden paused for a few seconds before his deep, magnetic voice came through the receiver again.

“But, Rosaline, I’m serious too. I miss you. I really want to see you right now.”

He had said many sweet things before, but hearing these words still rippled my heart.

when I hung up. The moment my head hit the pillow, I

dream, I suddenly saw Caden.

bedroom. He walked over, wrapped his arms around my waist, and whispered in my ear in a deep, husky voice, “Rosaline, I miss you. I want

tickled my ear, sending heat rushing to my face. Then, his lips pressed against

lips as my hands instinctively clutched his collar, pulling him closer. We melted into

alarm clock rang.

open,

rubbed my forehead, realizing everything was a

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vivid scenes from my dream flashed through

Why did I have

a wet dream, Alpha?” Freya teased in

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for whispering those sweet nothings last night! When

morning, I headed to

of “The Call of the Wild‘ in Jasper’s hands. Now that I was back, I

went straight to Jasper’s office and knocked on

deep voice responded.

the door open and

and he quickly stood up in surprise.

I smiled

gone for so long. I thought you wouldn’t be back for a few more days. How’s the disaster area: You didn’t get hurt, did

immediately met with his

are improving. I came back yesterday. Today, I’m here to check if you have

that I was only here to discuss work, the light in Jasper’s

deep gaze fixed on mine. “These are the actors and the director I’ve chosen. Take a look and see if anyone seems