All Chapters of Their Human Mate Stella: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Heather’s POVJanice glanced at the empty seat beside her—a silent command to sit. My heart pounded, and every instinct screamed for me to run. But I sat.“Relax,” she murmured, sipping her coffee, her eyes never leaving mine. “I’m not your enemy.”I scoffed. “Hard to believe.”She sighed, a flicker of pain shadowing her face. “I don’t blame you. I rejected my mate bond with Colt the moment I saw what he was becoming.”“What exactly happened?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.“I was blind,” she replied bitterly. “I followed Colt’s orders without question.”“I didn’t even know you had a mate.”“You never asked about personal matters. It’s one of the things I respect about you.” She sighed again. “Unlike Roselina. She’s never hesitated to pry.” My mind flashed to Roselina—the spy planted by Raven, the one who’d secured her place by carrying Alpha Altair’s child.“How is she doing?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. “I heard she gave birth.”Janice shook her head. “She’s

Alpha Kayden - POVThe autopsy report Harris brought in arrived late, and I read through it in the library while he called someone to fix the shattered window. The findings were disturbing: Raven was indeed a werewolf, but her heart contained a dark core—an intensity unlike anything we’d seen before. It was similar to the aura we found in the abandoned Night Angel pack building, yet this one was stronger, darker. The report went on to say that Raven’s transformation began in childhood, fueled by an herb called Henbane, a plant that only grows in the desolate lands. Henbane, they said, hadn’t been active for decades, not since Raven was imprisoned. I set the report aside, my thoughts swirling, and moved to the shelf to retrieve a book titled *Dark Realm*, written by one of Raven’s own—a wolf who had broken free from the darkness and reclaimed his purity.I admired the author’s courage, documenting a journey he had witnessed with his own eyes. The book began with King Ravengrim, the rut

Heather’s POVIt was late at night when we finally arrived in Paris. The city lights blurred through the car window as Kayden guided me to the waiting chauffeur-driven car. The silence between us felt heavy, but he broke it as we slid inside.“I’ve booked us a couple’s room,” he said, his tone flat, almost defensive. “I don’t want Stella and Damon think…” His words trailed off awkwardly, leaving me to fill in the blanks.I turned to him, biting down the hurt that seeped into my voice. “It’s fine, Kayden. We’ve consummated the marriage, so what is there to hide?” The words came out harsher than I intended, but I couldn’t take them back. Kayden’s brow furrowed as he glanced at me, the confusion in his expression almost endearing. It was clear he was trying to say the right thing but didn’t know how.“I didn’t mean it like that,” he said after a beat, his voice softer now. “I’m sorry if I hurt you.”“You care about Stella,” I replied quietly, my chest tightening. “You want her to see you

Heather’s POVMy eyes darted around frantically, my breath hitching as panic clawed at my chest. Kayden’s body lay still, unconscious before me.My hands trembled. Calling Stella and Damon was out of the question—they’d know. Stella would figure it out immediately—that I’d given him the potion. The one Janice had handed to me in secrecy.I knelt beside him, my voice barely a whisper as I muttered to myself, “Think, Heather… think.” My pacing filled the deafening silence. Desperation overtook me, and I dialed Janice.“What’s up?” she answered, her voice casual, unaware of the storm raging on my end.“Problem,” I choked out. “I… I fed Alpha Kayden the potion you gave me.”“You what? Why the hell would you do that?”“It’s not important now! He’s unconscious! *What do I do?!*” My voice cracked, the weight of my mistake pressing on my shoulders.Janice sighed. “Relax. He’ll be fine. There’s a strong magic block cast on him. The potion is fighting it—it’s the disruption causing this reactio

Kayden - POVI noticed Stella glancing at her phone repeatedly, her expression subdued as she typed a message.“Missing Olivia?” I asked. She nodded. “I’m texting Julie. Olivia is under her care, and she’s close to her due date.”As she typed, she suddenly turned the conversation to me. “What’s going on with you, Kayden?”“Nothing,” I replied flatly.“Come on, don’t give me that.” Stella’s tone was sharp, her eyes probing.“What do you want me to say?” I muttered. I could tell she was trying to get me to open up about my feelings for Heather, but I wasn’t sure what those feelings even were. Part of me didn’t want to trust her, yet another part of me couldn’t help but feel drawn to her.“Really, Kayden?” Stella’s voice carried a mix of annoyance and determination. She gave me a mock pout, attempting to coax a response.I sighed. “I’m not sure what I feel for Heather,” I admitted quietly.“Why not? I mean, you practically give her bedroom eyes all the time. You sulk when she’s not aroun