Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

ounterback of the Despised Luna

Chapter 489 The Engagement Day Preparations

Caden’s POV:

Finished

On the drive back from Eclipse Pack’s old mansion to New Moon City, Heidi sat in the passenger seat, glancing at me every now and then. She seemed like she wanted to say something but wasn’t quite sure how

to start.

“What’s on your mind?” I asked, noticing her hesitation.

Heidi fidgeted with her hands, her voice a little shaky. “Earlier, I saw that Mrs. Eleanor and Queenie looked upset. Do you think they-”

“What’s making you worry?” I interrupted, not letting her finish. “You’re marrying me, not them. There’s no need to be nervous.”

That was exactly what Heidi needed to hear. Her face brightened immediately, and a smile spread across her lips. “Caden, you’re the best.”

By the time we arrived in New Moon City, it was already evening. After dinner, we each went off to our separate activities, but at 8:00 p.m., Heidi knocked on my door.

I had just finished sending a message to Rosaline when I heard the knock. Quickly, I sent her a message telling her to not reply before slipping my phone under my pillow and calling out, “Come in.”

entered the room, wearing nothing but a sheer lingerie set. The

I’m surprised you’re still up,”

the book in my hands. “It’s still early. But … why

her arm over mine and resting her hand on my chest. “I’m just feeling a little uneasy and couldn’t sleep. I wanted to be with you … Caden, tomorrow is our engagement day, and I’m so

traced slow circles over my chest, her fingers brushing lightly over my shirt. She was intentionally trying to undo the

hand before it could move any further.

tried similar things before, and I’d always used the same excuse to send her away. I hadn’t expected her

looking confused and aggrieved, “we’re getting married soon. I’ve already

played along with the act.

Heidi’s hair. “You said it yourself–we’ll be married soon. No need to

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489 The Engagement

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faltered at my words. Her lips pushed into a pout, and it was clear she

my response.

pat. “Tomorrow, you’ll officially be the lady of Eclipse Pack.

when she turned to leave, I could sense her hesitation. Slowly, she said, “I’ll go back to my room now. You should rest too, Caden.”

replied, nodding. As soon as the door closed behind her, I let out a

was a

Heidi’s POV:

early and went to the kitchen to make