Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

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The warmth of Caden’s kiss still lingered on my face, making my cars and checks burn. His words echoed in my mind, and I felt a comforting warmth spread through me.

As much as Caden could be a bit childish at times, it was clear that he cared deeply for me.

“Alright, I understand what you’re worried about,” I said collecting myself and smoothing out his jacket. I patiently explained, “I’ve been looking after Jasper because he saved me. And as for what I said earlier … well, he just woke up. I’ll talk to him more about it when he’s feeling better. Please, don’t be jealous.”

“But he knows what our relationship is,” Caden interrupted, his voice tinged with concern. “I just don’t like how Jasper keeps getting close to you, expressing his feelings.”

Seeing the seriousness in his expression made me let out a helpless laugh. I shook my head, deciding to change the subject.

“Let’s not talk about Jasper anymore,” I said, then shifted the conversation. “Have you noticed anything strange with Heidi since you told her about the plan?”

Caden paused, his face growing more serious. “She hasn’t done anything too unusual, but she’s been acting the same as always–trying to get into the study and wanting me to go with her.”

His words made me uneasy, but I knew there was nothing more crucial right now than getting Heidi to slip

up.

I turned to him, speaking with conviction. “It seems like she’s starting to make a move. But you might have to tolerate her a little longer, Try to give in to her requests as much as, possible. The more she thinks she has you wrapped around her finger, the easier it’ll be for her to make a mistake.”

Caden clicked his tongue, looking at me with furrowed brows, not quite understanding.

his hand as though to tap my head, but then stopped, lowering it and nodding. “Don’t worry. I know what to do. But you need to keep your distance from Jasper.”

“I know.”

Heidi’s POV:

Everett came through.

it been? When are you

time Everett called, a wave of dread washed over me, but

could do was respond meekly, “I’ve been gathering information from Caden. Just give me two more days.

with two days!” Everett’s voice on the other end was laced with irritation. “How much time have I already given you? I need to see that proposal this weekend,

signal, and I slowly put my phone down, anxiety growing in my chest. I knew exactly what kind of pressure

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against Everett.

now, that plan was falling apart.

wait any

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unlocked, this was the

my mind and sneaked quietly out of the room, heading toward the study door. I turned the knob, finding

on the second shelf. I quickly pulled them down, flipping through

running out. Caden had said

and finally found a sealed document at the very bottom of the third drawer. Inside was a single sheet of paper.

Azure Haven Proposal.