Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 159 A Kiss to Seal Our Fate Finished "No, we won't,” Caden said, his tight, protective embrace makingfeel like the most precious thing in the world.

"Really?" I nestled into Caden's chest, my arms wrapping around his neck. His comforting presence gradually eased the fear and panic that had gripped my heart.

Caden lowered his gaze, looking atdeeply. His voice was steady, filled with certainty. "Trust me." I nodded firmly. "Alright." Together, we continued our slow descent from the sky.

I pressed against his chest.

I could even hear the strong, steady rhythm of his heartbeat.

Memories surged through my mind like a flood.

Caden had always protected me, always thrown himself into danger for my sake.

Tand again, he had told me, "Rosaline, don't be afraid. I will protect you." He had told me, "Rosaline, I'm pursuing you. Right now, the woman I want to spend my life with-is you.” I looked up at the man holdingtightly.

His strikingly handsface, flawless skin, chiseled features, and deep black eyes ... Even in the midst of danger, he exuded confidence and regality, like a king born to rule.

And in that moment, an unfamiliar yet undeniable feeling spread through me, overwhelming and electric. My heart pounded faster and faster.

I closed my eyes briefly. When I opened them again, my decision was made.

Softly, I whispered, "Caden, I'm ready to give you my answer." He tightened his hold onslightly, his gaze locked onto mine, filled with anticipation and a hint of nervousness. "What's your answer?" My lips brushed against his ear as I breathed, "My answer is ... I accept." My voice was barely more than a whisper, but the meaning behind it was clear. "For the rest of my life, I want to be with you." I paused for a moment before meeting his eyes, my voice steady as I added, “No matter life or death." Caden's eyes darkened with emotion. His lips curled into the faintest of smiles before he murmu d, "Rosaline... I've been waiting for this answer for so long." And then, without another word, he kissed me.

"Rosie... Rosie ... " he whispered against my lips, his voice laced with longing as he deepened the kiss.

We clung to each other, locked in a passionate embrace, the world around us fading away.

Nothing had ever made my heart race like this before.

1/3 Chapter 159 A Kiss to Seal Our Fate Not fear. Not danger. Only him.

"Alpha, you're in love. I can feel it." Freya's voice echoed in my mind, filled with excitement.

"Yes. Whether or not he's my destined mate... I don't care anymore," I admitted.

Even if a part of Caden's heart still belonged to Tessa...

I wouldn't let anything or anyone stand between us. Not even her.

If Tessa ever cback, I wouldn't back down.

I would fight for his heart until it belonged solely to me.

"Alpha, I'm so happy for you," Freya said, her voice warm with sincerity.

And so, high above the endless sky, Caden and I kissed, oblivious to everything else.

I forgot my fear. I forgot the uncertainty of whether we would live or die.

Finished I took a deep breath, letting go of all the negativity that had weighed on me. At that moment, there was nothing but romance-pure and breathtaking.

Tseemed to slip away as we clung to each other. Finally, breathless, we broke apart.

"Rosie, you've madethe happiest man alive." Caden rested his forehead against mine, his lips curving into a soft smile.

The intimacy of the gesture sent heat rushing to my ears. My body felt weak as I leaned into his embrace, seeking the warmth he so effortlessly provided.

I should have told him sooner. I had let my fear of Tessa's lingering presence in his heart holdback for too long.

Why hadn't I been brave enough to face my feelings earlier? Why hadn't I taken a chance with Caden when we still had time-before we were thrown into this life-or-death situation? The reality of our predicament weighed down onagain.

Wrapping my arms around Caden, I finally forced myself to look down.

Below us stretched an endless horizon, where I couldn't distinguish land from sea.

But judging by the way the light reflected... it was most likely the ocean.

"Caden, what do we do now?" I asked, worry creeping into my voice.

He heldcloser, his expression calm, his gaze gentle. "Don't be afraid. We'll find a way." I nodded lightly.

For once, I wanted to just be a woman who could rely on someone else.

As long as I was with this man. I feared nothing 2/3 95% Chapter 159 A Kiss to Seal Our Fate Our parachute drifted steadily downward, and soon, I could see more clearly what lay beneath us.

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Just as I suspected-it was the ocean. A vast, endless sea stretched out beneath us, swallowing the horizon in all directions. My eyelid twitched involuntarily.

Even as werewolves, we were powerless in the face of nature's vastness.

"Caden, it's the ocean." I furrowed my brows. "If we land in the water, we in won't have food or fresh water. We can survive a day or two at most...

What do we do?"

Caden frowned slightly. "I packed sfood and water in my bag. And if we're lucky, a passing ship might find us." Before we had jumped, he had done everything he could to prepare for survival.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone to check for a signal.

I glanced at the screen. "Everything okay?" He shook his head, his expression hardening. “No signal." 206 1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1