All Chapters of Stealing the Heart of the Lycan King: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

CALANTHA Despite still getting lingering stares from students, no one dared to approach me or throw any demeaning words my way. It was a relief. I had been on edge all morning, anticipating trouble in Kaiden’s absence, but for now, things seemed quite manageable. That didn’t mean I was completely in the clear. From across the lecture hall, Isadora’s friends shot daggers at me with their eyes, resentment heavy in their expressions. It was obvious that we’re still furious about what had happened in the bathroom the other day. I swallowed and looked away, my shoulders tensing. I really hope they let it go. I had only been trying to protect that poor girl from them. Why couldn’t they just forgive and forget? But of course, that was wishful thinking. After classes and a short break for sports activities, I stood by my locker, organizing my books. Thankfully, the day had been uneventful so far. No direct confrontations, no harsh words. Maybe things really were settling down. Bang!

KAIDEN I paced the length of my chamber, restless and impatient, my mind spiraling with questions I had no answers to.Where the fuck was Tara?I had sent for her immediately after my encounter with Calantha, and every second that passed without her presence only fueled my frustration.I needed answers.Calantha had been right. Our bond was fake. It was nothing more than a fabricated connection. And even though I had marked her as mine, there were limits and restrictions that set us apart from true fated mates.One of those restrictions was that I wasn’t supposed to be able to feel her emotions.And yet, I had.I could still remember it vividly. The panic that had slammed into me, the suffocating fear that had wrapped around my chest like a steel vice. It wasn’t just a suspicion or some fleeting thought. I had felt it.Like those emotions were mine.And that was impossible.Unless…No.I clenched my jaw, forcing the thought out of my head just as a knock echoed through the room.My

CALANTHAIn class, I tried my best not to look at Kaiden. But it was hard because every time my eyes so much as flickered in his direction, I caught him staring. Or rather, glaring.And each time, I immediately looked away.Focusing on the lesson was the only thing keeping me sane."So now, we will be doing a little practical," Ms. Thea, our teacher, announced. "You will be paired into groups of three, and each of you will test the potency of honey bee venom."As she spoke, she moved around the room, assigning partners. When she reached me, I listened intently, hoping I wouldn’t end up with someone insufferable."Luna Calantha, you will be paired with Olivia." Ms. Thea said, pointing to a chubby brunette sitting a few seats away.Olivia smiled and gave me a small wave. I was just about to smile back when Ms. Thea added…"And the third person in your group is Ryker Slade."I froze.My breath hitched as my eyes darted toward Ryker. He sat lazily in his chair, his lips curled in a smug,

CALANTHA After school hours, Eloise and Nyx invited me to go shopping with them, and without a second thought, I agreed. I was still mad at Kaiden, so I didn’t bother telling him where I was going. If he cared, he could figure it out himself.As we wandered through the high-end boutiques, my phone buzzed repeatedly in my pocket. I didn’t need to check to know it was Kaiden calling. He was persistent, trying to reach me not just by phone but through the mind link as well. But each time he tried to connect, I shut him out.I knew I was playing with fire. Kaiden wasn’t the type to be ignored, and there would be hell to pay when I got back. But for the first time, I allowed myself to be reckless. To push aside all thoughts of duty and just have fun.After we finished shopping, we stopped at a cozy café to unwind. Over steaming cups of coffee, we discussed our business plans again, this time with more clarity and excitement.For the first time, I felt what it was like to be surrounded by

CALANTHA When I finally woke up the next morning, a dull, pounding headache made it hard to open my eyes. I groaned softly, shifting on the bed as my vision adjusted. The walls around me were unfamiliar. This wasn’t my room.A small frown creased my forehead, but before I could process where I was, a voice spoke from beside me.“My Luna. You’re awake. Thank the Moon Goddess.”I turned my head slowly, careful not to make the headache worse. An older man stood beside me, arranging syringes and bottles of medicine on the table. He smiled warmly at me.“You’ve been unconscious since last night,” he continued, his tone gentle. “How do you feel now?”How did I feel? My head throbbed, and my body ached like I had just been run over by a truck.“Awful.” I muttered.The man chuckled. “Your body has an incredible healing ability, my Luna. With the injections and herbs I’ve given you, you’ll be back on your feet in no time.”As he spoke, memories from last night came rushing back.Waving at El