Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 460 Stay With Him

I heard footsteps approaching, my heart leaping in my chest as I rushed forward. “Doctor, how is Jasper? Is he… okay?”

Caden remained by the wall, his posture stiff, his gaze sewhere.

The doctor’s shoulders relaxed, and his voice softened. You can breathe easy now. The surgery went well. We got to him in time. The shotgun pellets, though there were plenty, didn’t hit any critical organs. They’ve all been removed. He’s lucky–good physical condition, especially as the heir. He’ll need a couple of months to fully recover. No stress, no heavy activity. He’ll stay here for now, make sure everything heals right. Once the wounds are fully closed, he’ll be good to go, but he’ll need rest, lots of it.”

I exhaled, feeling the weight lift off me. “Thank you, doctor. I understand.”

He gave a small smile and waved it off. “Don’t mention it. He’s resting now, so keep the noise down. We don’t want to disturb him.” “Of course. Thanks again.”

I watched the doctor leave, my chest still tight, but the relief flooding in slowly.

For a moment, a sharp fear had clenched my chest. If Jasper hadn’t made it … if his life had been stolen because of me… the guilt, the weight of that, would’ve been a burden I couldn’t bear.

Caden’s POV:

I kept my eyes on Rosaline, searching for any sign that she’d relaxed, that the tension had lifted. When I saw her finally let out a breath, I felt the tightness in my chest loosen, but the storm inside me didn’t pass. I clenched my jaw and turned my gaze away, emotions flooding me in a rush I couldn’t control.

On Werewolf Continent, it was unthinkable for a wolf to see his mate care for another.

It couldn’t

I could finish, Rosaline was already heading toward

Jasper. He lay unconscious on the bed, his

me?” The words tumbled out, sharp with frustration. I couldn’t stand it any longer–the way she kept her gaze on him, as if I didn’t

“Caden, why don’t you go back for now? I’ll call you later. I need to stay with Jasper. He got hurt because of me, and I just can’t leave

rage boiling inside me. It was like a fire that just needed a spark. I couldn’t contain it. My voice was low, controlled, but laced with a steel edge. “Rosaline, you’re my girlfriend, and you’re going to be the Luna of the Eclipse pack. Jasper’s

She didn’t finish the sentence, but I wasn’t waiting for

at me. Without warning,

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mushing

noid

break free,

her voice trembling with

head turning

my hand to my cheek, touching the spot where her palm had landed. The heat from the slap still burned, but my anger flared, hotter than

imagined Rosaline would

of tears, her face a mask of both rage and restraint. It was clear–she was as furious as I was. I stared at her, the tight knot of frustration

sharp breath, I turned away, my boots thudding heavily against the