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.”

room, wearing nothing but a sheer lingerie set. The fabric barely covered her,

you’re still up,” she said

in my hands. “It’s still early. But … why aren’t you dressed more

sat down on the edge. She moved closer, draping 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

she spoke, her hand traced slow circles over my chest, her fingers brushing lightly over my shirt. She was intentionally trying to

I stopped her hand before

had become a familiar pattern. Heidi had tried similar things before, and I’d always used the same excuse to send her away. I hadn’t expected her to try again tonight, but at least

aggrieved, “we’re getting married soon. I’ve already told you that

played along with the act.

ruffled Heidi’s hair. “You said it

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489 The Engagement Day

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expression faltered at my words. Her lips pushed into a pout, and it was clear she wasn’t happy

my response.

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

to calm her down. She nodded, but when she turned to leave, I could sense her hesitation. Slowly, she said, “I’ll go back to my

the door closed behind her, I let out

was a

Heidi’s POV:

woke up early and went to the kitchen to make breakfast for Caden.