Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Counterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 482 The Truth About Anna

Rosaline’s POV:

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This situation wasn’t new to me–I’d experienced it countless times before, yet it always seemed to catch me off guard.

But soon, I found myself accepting the reality of it. With a rush of desire flooding my senses, I leaned in and kissed Caden. The intensity of the moment overwhelmed us both, and we ended up falling onto the couch. Caden’s lips left a trail of kisses along my check, down my neck, and across my collarbone, each touch sending shivers through me.

Freya’s excited howls echoed in my mind, and I couldn’t help but shudder as Caden’s hand brushed against my skin.

“Caden… Caden, slow down…”

The heat of the moment was building with each passing second, and my fragmented words seemed only to fuel the fire. Caden eagerly kissed my earlobe, his hands reaching around to unfasten the clasp of my top.”

”

“Not now… We can’t … ” I whispered, pulling myself back to reality.

Caden, understanding exactly what I meant, hesitated and slowly stopped his movements. We lingered for a moment, sharing quiet words and stolen breaths, until finally, he stood and gently lifted me into his arms.

I leaned against his chest, my mind still reeling from the intensity of everything that had just happened. It left me feeling strangely bashful.

Caden nipped at my earlobe. “Rosie, I don’t like how close you’re getting to Jasper. I’m the one who’s supposed to be your man. I hope you’ll think about how I feel … ”

I’ll be careful. Don’t worry,” I murmured, taking his hand in mine and lowering my head

often felt insecure when they were

the way,” I added, shifting my focus. I turned my head to meet Caden’s gaze. “I met a

with my car on the way to visit Jasper

was clearly taken

laugh lightly, shaking my head. “I’m fine. Don’t worry. I took her to the hospital afterward. She told me she had just returned from abroad and didn’t have many friends. Then tonight,

necklace from around my neck, handing it to Caden.

something strange about that lipstick–it was poisoned. I

dark stain on the silver chain. His worry deepened as

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trying to calm him. “I’m fine, really. I caught it

relaxed a little, though his

then, my phone rang.

It was Anthony.

Anna… is actually Candice.”

stunned by what I was

But they

my face, saw my reaction and, sensing something was wrong, silently mouthed,

and spoke into the phone, “I understand. I’ll take care of it

hanging up, I turned to Caden, my heart racing with a mix of disbelief

shock. “Candice? Didn’t she fall