Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 373 How Odd, Rosaline's POV: +8 Pearls "Fine. You think I'm scared of you?" Heidi spat, her tone sharp and full of defiance. "Rosaline, letmake something clear. Caden loves me. Eight years ago, I saved him, and that's why he's mine. You've seen it, haven't you? All these years, he's been searching for me. He never forgot about me." There was a satisfaction in her voice, unmistakable and smug. Like she thought she'd won.

A small smile tugged at the corners of my lips. Perfect. Heidi had fallen right into my hands.

This was exactly what I had planned, I made sure she believed she'd lost her place in Caden's heart, that she was no longer the one.

Now, with my engagement to him looming. I knew she'd panic. She'd act out of desperation. And when she did, she'd make a mistake.

That mistake would reveal everything.

I could almost hear the gears clicking into place. The plan was unfolding, just as I had hoped.

I clicked my tongue, relishing the moment. Tto strike the final blow, I looked Heidi over, my gaze cold and calculating. “You know, Heidi, deep down, you have to ask yourself... are you really the Tessa Caden always talks about?" Heidi's POV: My's mind slammed to a halt at Rosaline's words.

What was that supposed to mean? Had she seen through everything? No, it couldn't be.

I ransacked my memories, searching for any crack, any mistake. The past few days had been flawless- there had been no slip-ups, no hint of suspicion.

Not even Caden had caught on.

No, Rosaline hadn't uncovered a thing.

I squared my shoulders, chin high, and I stared directly into Rosaline's eyes. My voice was calm, unwavering. "Of course I am." Rosaline's laugh sliced through the tension, cruel and bitter. "You don't even cclose to the Tessa escribes. Sweet, innocent, trusting? You? No, you're a snake-ruthless, plotting, and full of tricks.

How does that even fit the Tessa he raves about?" I tossed my hair over my shoulder, my eyes scanning the vacant, cavernous parking garage. "If you hadn't stolen Caden, I wouldn't be doing all this. Rosaline, dont act like you're ssaint. You've been playing the "good girl' routine just as much as I have in front of him." 1/3 95% Chapter 373 How Odd +8 Pearls I sneered, a cold laugh slipping from my lips. With a swift motion, I hefted my bag onto my shoulder and turned my back, striding away without a second glance Rosaline's POV: I watched Heidi disappear into the distance, my mind swirling with thoughts.

She had walked right into the trap I'd set for her-no doubt about it.

But then...

Something caught my eye. A glint, a flash just beneath her wrist. A scar, deep and jagged, like a jagged mark from a past I couldn't quite place.

It twisted something in my stomach.

I'd never noticed it before. Not once.

A sharp breath escaped me, a hiss of realization. That star-why did it feel so familiar? The image haunted my thoughts, repeating itself over and over. Suddenly, my head was ablaze with pain. Igasped, hands flying to my temples.

My vision blurred, and I closed my eyes to steady myself.

Scenes flashed before my mind, strange yet eerily familiar.

"Run! You have to hurry! They won't find you!" A werewolf girl screamed, looking wildly over her shoulder. She was dragging a boy along with her. But he didn't move. His face Why did it look so familiar? He held someone's hand-someone he refused to leave behind.

The girl's face twisted with jealousy, but before she could act, an adult Beta appeared. With a single swipe, the creature knocked her to the ground.

Glass shards exploded, littering the floor around her. The girl's wrist was sliced open, blood pooling on the broken glass. Her sobs were muffled, drowned out by the ringing silence in my ears.

"Rosaline?" Caden's voice broke through the fog, pullingback.

I blinked, staring at him in a daze. Slowly, the face of the boy from my vision merged with Caden's.

And Heidi's scar-it was exactly like the one on that girls wrist.

What was happening? Why was my mind drowning in such vivid, foreign images? My heart sank. Could Heidi truly be Tessa? Was the werewolf boy... Caden? And if that was the case, then who was I? 2/3 Chapter 373 How Odd + Pearls I rubbed my temples, trying to make sense of it all. The pain in my head flared, washing away the images like a stor Had I been so obsessed with uncovering the truth that my mind was breaking apart? No Those images felt real-like memories of something I ad lived through.

But how could that be? Caden and Tessa had been kidnapped together. There was no way I could have been there.

What in the world was going on? "Rosaline, what's wrong?" Caden's voice trembled with concern, his gaze heavy on me.

He stepped closer, his hand wrapping around mine, grounding me.

"Are you okay?" His voice was gentle, but the edge of worry was clear.

...I opened my mouth, but the words caught in my throat.

I didn't even know what was happening myself.

I forced a smile, hiding the confusion that gnawed at me. “I'm fine.” "Are you sure?" Caden wasn't convinced. "Did Heidi say something to you?" "I said I'm fine. Or do you think I'm weaker than she is My tone was steady, but the words stung.

Caden didn't press further, but his concern was still etched in his eyes. He squeezed my hand, his voice soft.

"You should rest. You've been working hard for Grandpa." His words sank into me, and with them, an overwhelming wave of exhaustion.

I yawned, stretching my arms. “I'll head hto rest. Make sure Leslie looks after Mr. Richard. You're still recovering too."

"Got it." Caden paused, bending closer. His breath brushed myear, his voice low and tender. "My soon-to-be Luna," he whispered. 1.6K mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1