Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 37: Resemblance

Astrid's POV

I gripped the steering wheel as my weary eyes scanned the winding road ahead. The rhythmic hum of the engine reverberated through the car, blending harmoniously with the faint music playing on the car's speaker.

It was a long ride travelling from the Nightsong Pack to the Frostbite Pack. Nova and I took turns behind the wheel so we could arrive there as soon as possible before the Frostbite Pack could sign an alliance with the Silvermoon Pack and lose all our chances. Nova lay sound asleep beside me, her chest rising and falling into a peaceful slumber. She drove all night before I took my turn to drive this morning.

I shivered when the bitter cold seeped through the car's window, chilling me to the bone and adding an extra layer of fatigue.

Drowsiness tugged at me because of the cold climate. The long empty road, the snowflakes that pattered the windshield, and the snow-covered landscape outside. It made it hard for a pregnant woman like me to keep my eyes open.

I yawned and flexed my fingers on the steering wheel to battle my drowsiness. We are nearing our destination. The fact that everything around us is snow-covered right now just shows that we are near.

"Oh no!" My eyes widened, and I jammed my foot on the break when someone suddenly sprinted in front of my car. I yelped as I nearly bumped my head into the steering wheel because of the sudden force.

Nova blinked her eyes and groaned after she was broke out of her slumber. "W-What happened?" She asked me with a sleepy voice.

I didn't answer her. I removed my seatbelt and went out of the car to see what it was. My heart raced inside my chest as I wondered if I had killed something.

in fear when I realized that it wasn't an animal. I nearly drove over a little

frightened as she locked gazes with me. She's slumped on the ground, a few inches in front

think I hit her. I didn't hear anything colliding with my car. If I was a

you okay?" I asked her worriedly as I rushed

and checked her for any injuries, but I didn't see

asked her again while looking into her eyes, but she didn't say

name?" Nova asked the little girl

She just continued to stare at

thinking that I might have hit her head or something, causing

your mom is? Do you know where you live?" Nova stepped forward and crouched before

wore a soft smile on her face to make the girl feel comfortable. Back in the Nightsong Pack, all the kids there like Nova. I let her speak to the girl since she is good

seems this child is lost. We should take her to the Frostbite Pack with

nodded my head. I was thinking the same thing,

further accidents this time, Nova volunteered to drive the car even though

seat in silence while I sat beside Nova. We kept asking her questions, hoping that we could get just her

someone who came from a rich family. Her coat is made of real animal fur, but I don't know if that is an indication that

hair, baby brown eyes, and button-like nose, she just looks like a doll, sitting behind us without moving. After a short drive, we finally arrived