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Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Flooded
CALANTHA THREE DAYS LATER Pinkie Boutique and Elite Clubโs grand launch day had finally arrived. Under normal circumstances, I might have been overwhelmed by the sheer number of women flooding into the store. But today? I already knew exactly whose handiwork this was, and honestly, I could barely contain my excitement. I had never truly expected Kaiden to go through with my outrageous demand, but the packed boutique was undeniable proof that he had. It made me wonder just how he had managed to coerce the council elders into making all the women in their households shop here. The thought of it almost made me laugh. Eloise and Nyx were helping me handle the endless stream of customers, their hands full as they dashed from one rack to another. At one point, Eloise, looking completely drained, walked up to me for a breather. Seeing her so exhausted amused me because, as an elite Alphaโs daughter, she wasnโt exactly used to this kind of work. Yet she and Nyx had still offered to hel
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-26Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Open and Broken
BRADLEYI took a step back, scanning the room with a satisfied nod. The bed was neatly made, scattered with soft rose petals, and the air smelled warm and inviting from the diffuser I had lit. On a small tray near the bed, I had set out two empty wine flutes alongside a bottle of red wine.Everything was perfect.Hana was finally coming home.After weeks of guarding the borders with her squad, Kaiden had finally granted her a well-deserved breakโ the one we had both been waiting for all year. As Gamma of the pack, she was hardly ever around. She spent most of her time overseeing security, training warriors, or preparing for battles we hadnโt faced in years. It was rare to have her here, and now that she was back, I wasnโt about to waste a second.Just as I was admiring my work, a soft knock echoed at my door and I already knew who it was.In excitement and anticipation, I rushed to open it, and the moment I saw Hana standing there, I pulled her into a tight hug. She laughed, trying t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-27Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย The Devilโs Touches
CALANTHA The Lunar Mask Ball was finally here. I stood before the full-length mirror in my room, as the maids fastened the final clasps of my dress. The gown was a masterpiece. Deep crimson and sculpted from silk that clung to every curve of my body. The plunging neckline left little to the imagination, teasing a generous view of my cleavage, while intricate beading cascaded down the bodice. The slit ran dangerously high, promising stolen glimpses of skin. It was bold and sinful. Perfect for a night like this. My auburn hair was styled into an elegant updo, with soft curls framing my face while the rest was twisted into a voluminous, intricate braid that fell over one shoulder. Delicate golden pins, shaped like crescent moons, gleamed within the strands, adding a touch of celestial charm. My makeup was just as daring. Smokey eyeshadow that made my olive green eyes stand out even more. A hint of blush on my high cheekbones. And lips painted a sultry shade of blood red. Since
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-27Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Lunar Masked Ball
CALANTHAMoments later, Kaiden and I arrived at the ball, where two grand thrones awaited us at the center of the hall. As he held my hand and guided me toward my seat, my breath caught in my throat. This was the first time a throne had been prepared for me, and the sight of it sent a jolt of reality through me. I was no longer just an outsider trying to fit in. I was stepping fully into my role as Luna. As Queen.The moment we sat down, the crowd began to form a line, each person waiting their turn to bow before Kaiden. And before me.The hall was breathtaking, glittering under the golden chandeliers. Every guest was dressed in extravagant gowns and finely tailored suits. I was relieved that my own dress held its ground among the sea of elegance. Good to know I hadnโt miscalculated my choice. Yet, despite my outward confidence, something in me still felt... off.No matter how beautifully I was dressed, how gracefully I held myself, deep down, I felt like an imposter. Like I didnโt
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-28Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Stranger
ELOISE I took a deep breath and took another sip straight from the wine bottle in my hand. Standing by the balcony, I stared into space. I had come with Nyx, but that traitor had ditched me the second Jameson asked her for a dance. I was happy for her, I really was. But I wouldnโt lie, I felt alone. It reminded me of my fatherโs words, ones he had repeated far too often: โEloise, if you donโt find someone to like or a potential mate soon, itโll be hard for you to secure a reputable match later on. And if that happens, Iโll have no choice but to send you to your motherโs in Elvira!โ I flinched at the thought. Elvira was one of the poorest packs in the realm, my motherโs homeland and the place my mother had returned to after the divorce. She couldnโt stay here because of her heartbreak after the divorce. Maybe that was why I had never fallen for anyone before. Not even a simple crush. Maybe I was afraid of ending up like her; alone, abandoned, and carrying the weight of a broken b
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-28Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Sabotage
CALANTHAโOh my God, El! Where have you been? Weโve been looking everywhere for you!โ Nyx rushed toward Eloise the second we spotted her back at the party.The ball was back in full swing, and Kaiden had already ordered Cross to leave, but the uneasy feeling from earlier still clung to me. No matter how much I tried to shake it off, it wouldnโt go away.As for Kaiden, he was beyond pissed. I could see him at the bar, drowning himself in drink after drink, his back turned to us as he threw back another shot. At this rate, he would be completely wasted by the time the night was over.โWhy? Did something happen?โ Eloise asked, concern flashing across her face as she looked between Nyx and me, waiting for an answer.I couldnโt even bring myself to speak. Instead, my gaze drifted back to Kaiden, watching as he gripped his glass tightly. This was all my fault, and the guilt was eating me alive.โYou bet something happened.โ Nyx finally broke the silence, lowering her voice like she was afra
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Crazy Brothers
RYKERMOMENTS LATER: AT RYKERโS RESIDENCE I clenched my jaw as I keyed in the password and shoved the door open, my eyes immediately scanning the room for Cross. When I spotted him by the wine cellar, casually pouring himself a drink, my blood boiled even more. I stormed toward him.Before he knew what was happening, I snatched the bottle from his hand and slammed it onto the counter, shooting him a murderous glare. But Cross looked completely unfazed. If anything, there was amusement in his eyes as he took a slow sip from his glass, never breaking eye contact.That smug expression only fueled my anger. Unsatisfied, I grabbed the glass from him and smashed it onto the floor, red wine splattering across the tiles. Cross still didnโt flinch. He just kept watching me like I was some kind of comedy show.โYou sick bastard! What the hell was that stunt at the ball?!โ I snapped, my voice rough with rage.Cross simply raised an eyebrow, arms crossing over his chest. โWhat stunt?โHis indi
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย An Excruciating Night
CALANTHAJust as I had expected, by the time the ball was over, Kaiden was completely wasted. He had told Bradley not to bother him tonight, which meant I was the one stuck with the impossible task of getting him out of the hall. With one of his heavy arms slung over my shoulder, I struggled to steady him as we made our way out of the hall. He was so heavy that I kept stumbling under his weight, muttering curses under my breath. I wished Bradley or even my friends were here to help me.But they werenโt.Eloise and Nyx had left earlier after we settled things with the maidโ aka Rykerโs little spy. Honestly, I wasnโt even that surprised when she admitted he was the one behind it all. Ryker was insane and capable of the most ridiculous, childish things.To make sure Kaiden knew the real truth about what had happened, I had asked Nyx to record the maidโs confession on my phone. When I showed it to him later, he would finally see that I wasnโt careless with the necklace and that it had be
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-03-29
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Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Unexpected Savior?
NYXMy eyes widened in shock and fear. My heart thumped wildly as I stared at the broken pieces of the vase I had just smashed against his head.He lay on the floor, groaning in pain, a small trail of blood trickling from the side of his head. At least he was still alive. For a second, I had thought I killed him.โYouโฆโ he groaned, trying to crawl toward me, reaching for my foot. But before he could get close, I turned and ranโbolting out the door and down the hallway, my torn nightie flapping behind me, barely covering my body.I didnโt stop. Not even when I passed Aunt Diane, who was sitting in the foyer, lazily smoking her pipe. She sat up fast, sensing something was wrong. But I didnโt wait for her to ask. I just kept running.Because I knew that attacking an elite meant so much trouble for me. I was so done for. Once I burst through the gates and out onto the road, barefoot and shaking, I stopped in the middle of the street, my chest heaving. My ears rang with the sound of rushi
Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย The Visitor
NYXTrigger Warning: This chapter contains scenes of attempted assault and may be distressing for some readers. Please proceed with caution.~~~~After a while, I finished showering. The cold water stung the open cuts on my back from Aunt Dianeโs whip, making me flinch every time it touched my skin. I bit back the tears, trying not to cry as I washed the blood away.Once I was done, I changed into the usual lingerie I wore on nights like thisโthin, see-through, and short. It stopped just above my thighs, showing the lace panties and bra I wore underneath. I hated it. But I didnโt have a choice.I sat in front of the mirror, spraying some perfume on my neck and wrists. The smell filled the air, sweet and heavy. My stomach twisted, and I felt sick. My eyes were full of tears, but I held them back. I just stared at the broken girl looking back at me in the mirror.This was when I always blamed my mother. The anger inside me burned. If she had been a real mother, none of this would be hap
Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Aunt Diane
NYXI didnโt miss the way Eloise kept glancing at me with concern during the entire car ride from the academy. Her silence spoke louder than words. Every time I felt her eyes on me, I looked away, pretending to be interested in the scenery outside the window, pretending everything was fine.When we finally arrived at my auntโs mansion, I opened the door and stepped out quietly, shutting it behind me. Just as I turned to leave, her voice stopped me.โShould I come in with you?โ She asked through the rolled-down window, her tone gentle but filled with worry.I forced a small smile onto my face as I looked up at her. โItโs fine. You donโt have to.โBut the moment our eyes met, she caught the fear behind my mask. I saw it in her faceโthe way her expression shifted. She opened her door and got out at once. โCome on,โ she said, reaching for my hand. โLetโs go in together.โโI already said itโs fine.โ I pulled my hand back softly, not harshly, but firm enough that she understood I wasnโt g
Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Losers and Winners
CALANTHAโI remember my name now!โ The timid boy said as we lay on the ground, breathing hard and trying to recover from the adrenaline rush. A small, relieved laugh escaped his lips. โOh, godsโฆ I actually remember!โโI remember too!โ Eloise gasped, turning her head quickly to look at me. A wide, happy smile lit up her face, just like his. โCalantha. I remember now. Damn, I thought I was going to lose my mind back there.โI laughed softly, still catching my breath. It felt so strange that just a few minutes ago, I couldnโt even recognize the girl beside me as my best friend.This trial was definitely the hardest, scariest, and most confusing thing we had ever faced. And honestly, I would give anything not to go through the main tournament after this.โCome on. Letโs go find Nyx.โ Eloise said, pushing herself up and reaching a hand out to me. I took it and stood, brushing dried leaves and dirt off my clothes. The others got up too, and I looked around.Other participants were stepping
Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Illusions
CALANTHA As everyone started to panic, shouting things like โWho are you?โ and โWhy are we here?โ, I took a step back and let my eyes roam around the strange room that had trapped the five of us together.The walls were tall panes of silver glass, stretching out in every direction like an endless mirror maze, reflecting our confused faces a thousand times over. A soft hum echoed through the room, and suddenly, a glowing clock appeared on one of the mirrors.00:10:59.An eleven-minute countdown.Fear climbed up my throat. What were we supposed to do?Beside me, the timid-looking boy stepped closer to the mirrors, frowning as he studied the clock.โWeโre being timed.โ He said quietly.โTimed?โ The girl with soft cherry-brown hair echoed, stepping forward to see for herself. Her forehead creased with worry.As everyone started pacing in confusion, trying to make sense of the place, I moved closer to one of the mirrors and stared into it.My breath caught in my throat.My reflection didn
Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Puzzle and Memory
CALANTHAThe rune blinked once then glowed gold. The words on it shifted and changed:Passed โ .โOh, thank the gods,โ Eloise breathed out behind me, placing a hand over her chest. She looked like she had been holding her breath the whole time. I let out a small laugh, the tension finally easing a bit. I turned to the timid boy.โWell done.โHe smiled shyly, his cheeks turning red as he looked down at his shoes. His ears were flushed too.Before we could say anything else, another door shimmered to life โthis time, the obsidian one. A second riddle echoed through the chamber:"I wear your face, but hide a knife. I smile as you bleed. Once I strike, the scent of trust never returns. What am I?"Isadora folded her arms across her chest and stepped forward with her usual smugness. โThatโs betrayal.โ She said with a slight toss of her head, her voice sharp and confident.โWait,โ I said quickly, holding up a hand. โCould it be deception? Or maybe false love?โShe let out a small snort. โI
Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย The Pack Harmony Test 2
CALANTHA"Um... I-I think I panicked and pressed the wrong runes." Isadora mumbled as the floor finally stopped tilting and the magic fog faded. We slowly picked ourselves off the ground. Eloise and I stayed close together, like something terrible might happen if we let go of each other. Isadora, on the other hand, was still trying to act calm, like nothing had shaken her."Itโll work this time.โ She said confidently and started walking toward the rune slab again, but Eloise quickly stepped in front of her."We only have one chance left, Isadora," Eloise warned. "You already messed up the first try. What makes you so sure you wonโt mess up again?""Oh really? Then why donโt you try it if you think itโs so easy!" Isadora snapped, glaring at her.Eloise scoffed. "Oh, now you admit itโs not easy? Thatโs funny coming from someone who said sheโs the best in werewolf history.""Youโre just jealous because Iโm better than you!" Isadora hissed, her face red with anger."Me? Jealous of you?"
Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย The Pack Harmony Test
CALANTHAWe were all sorted into groups of five. In my group, there was me, Eloise, Isadora, a girl, and another timid looking guy whose names I didnโt know. Each group was given a name, and ours was called Group Starlight. Nyx ended up in a different group.I couldnโt help but glance over at Kaiden. He was grouped with Lysandra, Sara, Ryker, and another boy. A jealous feeling crawled up my stomach at the thought of Lysandra being in the same group as him. My jealousy only grew when Kaiden sent me a small smile from across the field. I pouted and looked away, feeling even more annoyed. Why couldnโt I have been in his group instead of her?"The gods, Iโm so nervous." Eloise said next to me, kicking her legs as she warmed up, her face serious like she was going into battle.Before I could say anything back, Mr. Fisher spoke up again."Each group will enter the portal one at a time," he said, his voice loud and clear. "Youโll each be taken to a different puzzle room. Youโll have no mor
Stealing the Heart of the Lycan Kingย ย ย Final Trial
CALANTHA"I still can't believe you're hooking up with the Lycan King again after everything he did to you!" Eloise said beside me, throwing her hands up in frustration as we walked down the academy hallway, surrounded by other students. I had just finished telling her and Nyx about what happened yesterday. About me and Kaidenโs โlittle momentโ, and Queen Adeline showing up at my doorstep. And Eloise and Nyxโs reactions were exactly what I had expected."Shhh!" I hissed quickly, glancing around to make sure no one had heard. I turned back to Eloise, shooting her a warning glare. "Someone might hear you! And remember, no oneโs supposed to know Iโm out of the packhouse yet."Eloise just rolled her eyes, and Nyx leaned in closer to ask in a quieter voice, "How did you two even make up?""I don't know," I said with a small shrug. "It just... happened."Eloise shook her head. "Well, as much as I don't want to see you get hurt again, I'm glad Queen Adeline walked in on you and Kaiden hal
