Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 220 Another Confession Rosaline's POV: I jolted awake, my heart pounding.

The first thing that cinto view was Jasper's familiar, handsface, drawing nearer to mine.

"Jasper, what are you doing?" I gasped, quickly pulling back, a wave of panic rushing through me.

71% Finished Jasper blinked, his expression snapping from dazed to embarrassed. He quickly straightened himself in the seat. "Rosaline, we're here." I glanced out the window, then nodded in quiet acknowledgment. "Thanks for the ride." I got out of the car and headed toward home. As I took my first few steps, I heard his voice, deep and quiet, calling after me.

"Rosaline..." I paused, turning slowly. "What do you need?" Jasper approached, stopping right in front of me. He looked atwith a seriousness I hadn't seen before. "Rosaline, will you givea chance? Will you go out with me?" Go out with him? The words hitlike a cold gust of wind. Didn't I already make it clear to him? Hadn't I told him there was nothing between us? I thought he'd moved on.

But it was clear now-he hadn't.

I hesitated, searching for the right words to say.

"Jasper, didn't we already talk about this? We're just friends.” "I know, I know," he said, his voice thick with urgency. "But Caden doesn't deserve you. He hurt you, and still, you can't even consider me?" 1 He stepped closer, his hands finding my shoulders as his gaze grew more intense.

"Rosaline, lettake care of you. Letprotect you. I can promise you, I'll be a thousand times better than Caden. You have to believe me." I felt my chest tighten. "Jasper, please don't do this," I said, my voice soft, helpless.

"Before, you toldyou found true love. I thought Caden would be the one to love you, to give you happiness. But that's not how things turned out, is it?" Jasper's voice was insistent, almost pleading.

"Caden's heart is with Tessa. He only agreed to the engagement because he thought she was gone. But now— now that he's found her, we can see he treats her like a queen. Rosaline, stop fooling yourself. Caden is not the right man for you." 1/3 المطلية Chapter 220 Another Confession ☐☐☐☐ 77%Ė His words hitharder than I expected, sinking deep into my chest. I couldn't even bring myself to respond right away. The weight of his words, of the truth behind them, was undeniable.

Seeing the change in my expression, Jasper frowned. "I know I shouldn't have said that, but..." Finished "If you know you shouldn't have, then don't," I interrupted him, exhaustion slipping into my tone. I lifted my eyes to meet his. "You have to get this into your head, Jasper. Us dating? That isn't going to happen." "Is it because you still love Caden?" he asked quietly, his eyes dimming with a hint of sadness.

I stood motionless, my mind racing as I shook my head. "It has nothing to do with him." Without another glance at Jasper, who seemed lost in thought, I turned and walked away.

The elevator ride was quiet as I made my way to my apartment. I pulled my keys from my bag, the metal cold against my fingers, and unlocked the door.

Just as I was about to shut it behind me, a shadow flickered across the dim stairwell.

A large hand shot out, stopping the door from closing, and a figure stepped into the threshold, blocking my path.

I stumbled back, my heart racing. “Who's there?" I demanded, my voice sharp and unsteady.

The man let out a low grunt, his presence unmistakable.

That voice...

In the soft glow from the window, his features slowly cinto focus.

He radiated a chilling intensity, dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit that seemed to blend with the night itself.

His face was carved with precision, each line and contour a testament to sdivine craftsmanship-noble, striking, and unforgettable.

His eyes, dark and unreadable, narrowed as they locked onto mine, their depth carrying an coldness.

Caden?! What on earth was he doing here? ettling I blinked, trying to compose myself before speaking in a steady tone. "Caden, what are you doing here?" He smirked, though there was a flicker of something darker in his expression. "Don't want to see me?"

In one swift motion, he reached forward and slammed the door shut with enough force to make the walls tremble.

"If you're here about Richard," I said, meeting his gaze firmly, "don't worry. I'll be at the hospital in three days for NO the next session." I paused, fatigue weighing heavily on me. "I need to retire for the night. Please leave." I couldn't make sense of his sudden appearance.

2/3 08:22 Tue, 18 Mar Chapter 220 Another Confession Wasn't he supposed to be with Tessa, giving her a ride home? 77% Finished

Caden's expression hardened, and before I could react, his hand shot out, gripping my wrist with an iron With hold, and he shovedroughly against the door. "Let go of me... "The sharp pain in my wrist madeflinch, but his grip only tightened. Before I could finish, his lips crashed onto mine-demanding, forceful, unrelenting.

The kiss was overwhelming and consuming, with no trace of tenderness-just raw intensity.

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