All Chapters of The Luna Queen : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

_Leah's POV_After training, Tariq suggested that we go for a walk before heading back home. I was still flushed from the physical activity. My mind was swirling with the memory of our kiss. Part of me wanted to pull away and retreat to the safety of my thoughts, but another part, the bolder and more daring part, wanted to stay close to him. As we walked through the forest, the quiet rustle of leaves underfoot and the distant chirping of birds filled the space between us. Tariq glanced over at me. His eyes lingered in that way that made my heart race."Leah," he said after a few moments of silence, "I just want to say... you're really beautiful." His words caught me off guard, and I felt a warmth rise in my cheeks. I wasn't used to hearing compliments like that, especially from someone like him. I looked down at the ground. I was unsure of how to respond."You don’t have to say that," I mumbled, trying to laugh it off, but Tariq stopped walking and turned to face me."I mean it," he

_Kayden's POV_I was in my study, staring out the window at the dark forest beyond the pack’s territory. My mind was racing. The guards had searched every corner of the forest, the caves, and even the surrounding areas, yet there was no sign of Leah. How could this be? If she was dead, they should have found her body by now. But she had simply vanished as if the earth had swallowed her whole.It didn’t make sense. Leah couldn’t just disappear. Not like this. And if she was still alive, where was she hiding? I clenched my fists, feeling the frustration build inside me. She was dangerous, and if she was out there, she would come back. I could feel it. She wasn’t the type to let things go. Leah was strong, stubborn, and clever......too clever for her own good.As I was deep in thought, the door to my study burst open. I turned, ready to snap at whoever had barged in, but it was Selena. Her face was lit up with excitement, and she held her phone in her hand."Kayden, look at this!" she sa

_Leah's POV_I woke up the next morning feeling unusually warm and safe. As my mind slowly cleared from the remnants of sleep, I realized why. Tariq's arms were wrapped protectively around me. He was holding me close. My heart skipped a beat. How had we ended up like this? I barely remembered falling asleep, but somehow, during the night, we had shifted closer.I turned my head slightly, careful not to wake him, and looked up at his face. He was still asleep. His breathing was soft and even. His usually sharp features were relaxed, and for a moment, I allowed myself to admire him. He looked so peaceful, so different from the confident man he usually was.My cheeks heated as I realized just how intimate this moment felt. I had never been this close to anyone, let alone Tariq. The warmth of his body pressed against mine made my heart race. I didn’t want to wake him up, but the longer I stayed in his arms, the more aware I became of the tension building inside me.Slowly, I tried to move

_Kayden's POV_I had spent the entire week preparing for the engagement party. Everything had to be perfect. I had already bought diamond jewelry sets for Selena. They were exquisite necklaces and earrings that sparkled in the light. When she saw them, her eyes had lit up with delight. She tried them on immediately, twirling in front of the mirror and gushing about how beautiful they were."Kayden, look at this!" she exclaimed, wearing one of the diamond necklaces, the one with the large, tear-shaped stone in the center. "Isn’t it stunning?"I glanced at her and nodded. "It suits you. You’re always beautiful, no matter what you wear."Selena smiled and walked over to me, her hands brushing against my chest. "Thank you," she said softly, and before I could respond, she kissed me passionately on the lips.I kissed her back, but something felt wrong. My body responded out of habit, but my mind was somewhere else. My heart wasn’t in it. As our lips met, I felt nothing. No spark, no warmth

_Leah's POV_When I woke up, the room was dimly lit by the soft glow of the moonlight filtering through the curtains. My body felt heavy, and my head still buzzed from the effects of the potion Susan had given me. As I blinked my eyes open, I realized I wasn’t alone. Tariq was sitting beside me, his gaze soft and attentive as he watched over me.“Hey there,” Tariq said quietly, a small smile tugging at his lips. His voice was gentle, filled with concern.I blinked, still disoriented. “How long was I asleep?” I asked, my voice hoarse.“A few hours,” Tariq replied, leaning forward slightly. “You have been through a lot. That potion knocked you out cold.”I nodded slowly, feeling the weariness still clinging to my body. “I feel weak.”His expression softened even more. “I know. That’s normal after drinking that stuff. But don’t worry, I have got something that will help.”Before I could respond, Tariq stood up and disappeared into the hallway. A few moments later, he returned with two pl