Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 357 On The Night I pressed the nurse's bell, urgency growing in my chest Moments later, the werewolf nurse and Dr. Williamson arrived to check on Richard.

96% +8 Pearls Dr. Williamson completed his examination and, with a note of lightness in his voice, spoke, "Mr. Holbrook, the Alpha's condition is improving. He'd been in a deep coma, and after another critical episode, we thought we'd lost him.

He paused, allowing the weight of his words to sink in, then continued, "But thanks to Ms. Sinclair, we've just checked his vitals. His body's functions are gradually stabilizing Caden let out a long breath, his relief evident.

I tightened my grip on his hand, my voice steady. "Caden, don't worry. Mr. Richard's improving. In a few days, I'll perform the final treatment. He'll wake up then." "Mm." Caden's voice was a quiet murmur. He looked at Dr. Williamson. “Please, keep a close watch on my grandfather." "Of course," Dr. Williamson replied, his tone resolute.

I squeezed Caden's hand again, offering him what little comfort I could. “Let's head back to the room.” I knew, deep down, that Richard had responded to Caden's words-about our engagement. Even in his coma, Richard had heard, and it had stirred something inside him.

It was a good sign.

As but - returned to Caden's room, I made my way toward mine Caden's hand caught my arm.

"What's wrong?" I turned, confusion in my gaze.

"Stay with me," Caden said, his lips curling into a small, faint smile as he pulledback into his room.

His gaze was warm, steady, and it was impossible to resist. I found myself following.

I sat on the edge of his bed, pulling out the ointment from Hughie, preparing to treat my injured foot.

I had to heal quickly.

There was still much to do-treating Mr. Richard, preparing the scar-removal ointment for Caden.

He couldn't keep those marks.

As I bent over to apply the ointment, stray locks of hair kept falling into my face, obscuring my vision. I brushed them aside, but they fell back again, relentless I glanced up to find a hairpin, only to realize Caden had silently settled beside me. He took the ointment from my hands, his dark eyes soft with something I couldn't place.

"You helpedearlier," he murmured, his voice low, warm. "Now, letreturn the favor." Before I could object, Caden gently took a cotton swab and began applying the ointment to my palm.

1/3 Chapter 357 On The Night Normally, the sting of the medication would have madewince, but under Caden's touch, it felt soothing, +8 Pearls The pain seemed to fade, replaced by a soft, almost ticklish sensation that spread beneath my skin.

I stretched my foot out, watching it rest in Caden's large hand. It looked so small there. His touch was deliberate, cautious-as though I might break if he wasn't careful.

Soon, he finished with one foot, then took the other. It usually distant face was now focused, his expression marked by a rare tenderness.

Every movement was slow, deliberate, as if afraid of causingany harm.

His palm was warm. The heat seeped into my skin, and felt no desire to pull away. My cheeks flushed, the heat spreading through me.

A thin sheen of sweat formed on my forehead, but I didn't care.

When Caden finished, I quickly withdrew my foot, suddenly aware of the tension hanging between us.

The air thick with something unspoken, something that lingered long after his hands had left"Hot? Caden's lips curved, his eyes narrowing as he watchedclosely, a teasing gleam flickering in their depths.

I shook my head quickly.

"No, just... the room feels stuffy." I avoided his gaze, suddenly conscious of his stare, and leaned back against the cushions, pretending to relax.

But then I noticed it-the faint, unmistakable scent of his cologne, lingering in the air.

My eyes snapped open, and there he was-Caden's face mere inches from mine. His sharp features filled my vision, and I froze.

Wide-eyed, I stammered, “Why are you so close?" I instinctively lifted my hand to push him away, but before I could, his grip seized my wrist, strong and sure.

"We're engaged now," he murmured, his voice low and playful. "So, what do you think I'm doing this close?" I blinked, momentarily at a loss for words. "Wait... What?" Was he serious? Wasn't he supposed to be injured? Why would he even be thinking about... about that? I felt my own temperature spike. Was he running a fever-or was it just me?

I reached for him, wanting to check if his skin was burning, but before h could, his 29th my wrists were pinned by his hands. the strength in his grin unmistakable. 2/3 Jue, Ma Chapter 357 On The Night 3.96% +8 Pearls He lowered his head, his nose brushing against mine, and I could feel my breath catch in my chest.

I dared not move-terrified that even the smallest shift would break the fragile, electric space between us.

"Well...I stumbled over my words, my face heating up with embarrassment.

Finally, I squeezed my eyes shut. “Let's... leave that for our wedding night, okay?" Caden tilted his head, his expression one of mild confusion.

"What's this about?” His lips curled into a smirk. "So, you've been thinking about that kind of thing with me, huh?" D'mn it. He was doing this on purpose!- I glared at him, my face flushing deeper.

He was clearly trying to getto say it.

But-no. He wasn't serious. He was just teasing me.

Maybe he was serious-but probably couldn't do anything about it.

I shot him another glare. "Caden, you're such a pervert

He chuckled, a devilish grin forming at the corners of his lips. "How am I a pervert?" he asked, his tone. dripping with amusement. I huffed, exasperated.

Nice try, Caden. I wasn't falling for it this time.

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