Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 370 Show on the Road Half an hour later, I stormed out of the hospital, my heart a boiling storm of fury.

I stood at the curb, hands shaking with anger, and flagged down a taxi The sky was lightening, the first traces of dawn creeping across the horizon.

A taxi appeared quickly.

+8 Pearls I was just about to open the door when Caden's imposing figure emerged from the shadows, his strong hand gripping my arm with a force that stoppedin my tracks.

"Rosaline, don't go!" His voice was low, edged with constand I whirled to face him, my voice fuming. "Caden, let go of me." His jaw clenched. The lines of his face hardened with frustration. “Rosaline, what do you Why can't you forgive me? I didn't fake being disabled on purpose. I just needed to know if you really want from me2 loved me.

The words seethed inside me. "Test me? Do you think I'm a game? Sanimal you can play with?" His frown deepened, irritation clouding his expression. "Rosaline, don't make this worse." "Make it worse?" My voice wavered between rage and disbelief. “You lied to me, Caden! You played with my trust, and now I'm the one in the wrong?" His tone cooled, growing flat, almost cold. "Yes, I should've thought about your feelings. I lied. But I've apologized. Why are you still pushing me? It's a small thing. Why blow it out of proportion?" I shot him a venomous look. "Apologies? If apologies worked, there wouldn't be so many people seething with rage around us!" Caden's face tensed, his hand tightening in frustration. You're being unreasonable. Stop acting like a child and cback with me." "Acting like a child?" A bitter laugh escaped me. "You don't love me, Caden. If you did, you wouldn't have lied, and you wouldn't speak tolike this. You're still holding on to Tessa, aren't you? You never let her go.

"Fine. If you don't trust me, then we shouldn't see each other anymore. Let's end this. It's over." With that, I shoved him aside, slamming the door shut The taxi sped off, leaving him standing there, alone in the street.

Heidi's POV: I'd seen it all.

I had been standing just outside the morgue earlier, watching as Queenie and Eleanor were by the werewolf officer.

gged away My heart hammered in my chest as I realized-everything, every moment of tonight, had been a trap.

1/3 Chapter 370 Show on the Road If I hadn't been late, I would have been the one lying dead tonight The thought madetremble, the horror of it wrapping aroundlike cold chains.

But as I reached the front of the hospital, there they were again. Their argument cut through the night air, too loud to ignore.

Rosaline was furious about Caden faking his disability.

And from the words I overheard, it was clear-Caden s had feelings for me.

That was what made Rosaline so furious, so consumed with jealousy.

I was Tessa-the one Caden had always loved.

And what was Rosaline? Just an Omega. Nothing more.

Their fight was fierce, relentless. They weren't even planning on getting married anymore. That left a window wide open for me, didn't it? The Moon Goddess must truly be looking out for me.

A few close calls, but no harm done.

Hmph, as long as I am Tessa, Caden will never be able to let go of me.

This time, I would make sure to rid myself of that shameless Omega slut, Rosaline.

Caden, the perfect heir, would be mine-mine, Heidi.

With that thought stewing in my mind, I hailed a taxi, instructing the driver to follow Rosaline's trail, tracking her as she disappeared into the night.

Rosaline's POV: The scene changed to Chroma Lounge.

It was well past midnight, yet the bar pulsed with life. Neon lights flickered above, casting a garish glow over the crowd. The air was thick with smoke and the scent of alcohol, mingling with the scent of bodies lost in their vices. Werewolves and humans alike shuffled through the haze, their movements sluggish, desperate for distraction.

I perched on a barstool, the empty bottles of wine scattered beforelike discarded memories. My head swayed, my gaze unfocused, pretending to be drunk-playing the part of a helpless, inebriated woman.

It was all a performance.

I kept my eyes half-lidded, watching for the predators that always followed.

A woman like me? A beauty that could stop a room? I was always the target of hungry eyes. Wolves, in need of something to devour.

And then, one found me. A particularly drunk werewolf staggered over, his breath heavy with booze. His words were thick, slurred. "Hey there, beautiful. What's a lovely lady like you doing all alone? Letkeep you company" 2/3 Chapter 320 Show on the Road didn't respond, letting the silence build, waiting for his to approach. His hands reached for my waist, but I didn't nlove. I kept my gaze looked forward.

Get off me! My voice was a low growl, brow furrowing lightly, the warning clear.

But he didn't take the hint. Instead, he leaned closer, hi grin growing lewd. "Oh, a feisty one, huh? like my girls spicy. Con, let's head somewhere private Nyour price. His hand found my wrist, pulling, tuggingtoward m.

"Let go!" I shoved him back, but my movements were feigned weakness.

The wolf wasn't deterred. His grip tightened, and his eyes droppedm fixating onwith crude intent.

on "Don't be shy, sweetheart. Letshow you-a-good-time.... Just as the words left his mouth, a shadow cut through the dim bar. A tall, masked figure stepped forward, his presence sharp and dangerous.

Relief flooded me. Jasper, help!" Without a word, Jasper swung. His fist connected with the werewolf's jaw with a sickening crack.

The wolf crumpled, his body folding to the floor in a drunken heap.

"Who the hell hit me?" he slurred, fury clouding his vision.

He stumbled to his feet, eyes wild with anger.

"Who the hell wears a mask to a bar?" Before he could make another move, Jasper was on him. A boot slammed into his chest with brutal force, sending the werewolf crashing back to the ground.

"Get lost." The impact knocked the air out of the wolf, who gasped and retched, vomit spilling across the floor. The stench was foul, thick in the air.

I covered my mouth, my stomach lurching.

I quickly sprang from my seat, stumbling toward the restroom, desperate to escape the overwhelming scent.

"Rosaline, be careful!"

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