The Luna Queen のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

_Leah's POV_Kayden’s dark gaze flickered as he watched me struggle to sit up, my wrists bound to the bedpost. His jaw clenched tightly, and his eyes narrowed with cold determination. I stared back at him, confusion and anger swirling inside me. The memory of being in the temple, the ritual, and then the sharp sting of the needle flashed through my mind. And now I was here, trapped in Kayden’s domain once more.“You made a grave mistake, Leah,” he said, his voice low but laced with menace. “Running away from the cellar, from me… You’ll be punished for your crimes.”My heart pounded as I glared up at him. “Crimes?”My voice cracked from the dryness in my throat, but I pushed through, meeting his cold stare. “I haven’t committed any crime, Kayden. I am innocent in all of this. You’re the one who rejected me.” My voice wavered, the memory cutting through me like a knife. “And when I defended myself against Selena, you threw me into the cellar. You said I tried to hurt your precious Luna.

_Leah's POV_My mind drifted to Tariq and Susan. What had happened to them? I had counted on their help but they hadn’t come for me. A memory flashed before my eyes; Tariq, back in the temple, licking my blood off the moonstone crystal. Did that really happen? Or was it just my mind playing tricks? I couldn’t be sure anymore. The stress of everything could have caused me to imagine things. But the image lingered, vivid and disturbing. Why had Tariq acted so strangely that night?The absence of my wolf made me feel more isolated than ever. Normally, my wolf would have given me the clarity I needed. Without her, doubt gnawed at me. Had Tariq and his mother abandoned me after all? But no, I quickly dismissed that thought. Kayden’s pack territory was heavily guarded. It would have been nearly impossible for Tariq to break in without being caught. Maybe they hadn’t come for me because it was too dangerous. Maybe they had no choice. And besides, if it hadn’t been for them, I never would hav

_Leah's POV_Susan’s sudden embrace startled me as I stood beside Tariq. My mind was still buzzing with the weight of everything happening around me. The familiar warmth of my friend, however, eased some of my tension. Susan held me tightly, her voice trembling with relief.“I’m so happy you are safe, Leah,” she said, pulling back just enough to look me in the eyes. “I was so worried about you.”I forced a smile. “Thanks, Susan. I… I am okay.”Susan frowned slightly, her eyes scanning my face as though searching for signs of distress. “Are you sure? I know everything has changed so quickly. Especially with…” she lowered her voice, “…your new powers.”I shifted uncomfortably. I still hadn’t come to terms with the changes in me, the strange energy I felt pulsing through my body ever since the ritual. I hadn’t even fully understood the extent of what I could do.“I don’t really know how to use them yet,” I admitted quietly. “It’s all… overwhelming.”Before Susan could respond, Tariq’s vo

_Leah's POV_The next morning, I woke to the gentle sound of birds chirping outside the mansion’s tall windows. I blinked slowly, my eyes adjusting to the soft morning light filtering through the heavy curtains. Beside me, Tariq was already awake, his gaze fixed on me with a warm, contented smile. He kissed my forehead softly.“Good morning, sweetheart,” he murmured.I gave him a small smile in return, though my mind was still clouded with doubts from the night before. I had agreed to marry him, but part of me still felt unsettled. The nagging feeling that something wasn’t right refused to leave me.We dressed in silence, and soon Tariq led me down to the dining hall for breakfast. The room was grand, with a long wooden table that could easily seat over a dozen people. I noticed that the table was already set with a variety of dishes, all looking far more extravagant than what I was used to.As we sat, Tariq began eating with enthusiasm, filling his plate with food and savoring every

_Leah's POV_Later that afternoon, Tariq returned from his meeting with a relaxed smile on his face. I was sitting in the living room, my mind still swirling with the uneasy thoughts from my earlier conversation with Susan. When Tariq walked in, I looked up at him, trying to push the doubt from my expression.“Hey,” Tariq greeted me, his dark eyes softening as they landed on me. He moved toward me, kneeling down beside the couch. “I was thinking… why don’t we go out tonight? Just the two of us. It’s been a while since we’ve done something fun together.”I hesitated. The thought of going out sounded nice, but part of me didn’t feel up to it. “I don’t know, Tariq. I’m kind of tired,” I replied softly, my fingers twisting in my lap.Tariq frowned, concern flashing across his face. “Leah, I think this will be good for you,” he said, his voice gentle. “You’ve been so tense lately. We can go out, have a nice dinner, and just relax for a little while. No worries, no pack business. Just us.”