Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 162: Dead or Alive

Alpha Theron's POV

Astrid turned heavy as a log as her consciousness fully slipped away. Her face looked peaceful, her eyes were closed, and her arms were hanging to her sides as I held her up.

I carefully eased Astrid back to her bed, my heart pounding in my chest. I couldn't erase the memory of how scary she looked out of my mind.

No matter how much I stared at her now innocent and relaxed face, I couldn't forget the savage look that she had earlier.

The way she gazed at me, she badly wanted to kill me just to shed blood.

Doctor Smith would be here any moment. I hope he will have an explanation for this, and most importantly, I hope there will be a cure for Astrid's condition.

Doctor Smith just arrived on time, right after I tucked Astrid back into her bed.

He is on full alert, ready to do his job. My son, Andros, followed soon after watching as Doctor Smith ran his tests on my daughter.

"Andros, it's best for you to wait outside," I called his attention, making his concerned gaze leave Astrid as he glanced at me.

"It's better if Doctor Smith could tend to Astrid privately. It's for her safety," I spoke, keeping my voice low and steady.

would be best if only a few people could know about this. I could see the protest forming on Andros's lips, but before he could speak,

as she rushed inside

charge of tending to Astrid, but I told her to take her leave earlier while I was there to visit

of Astrid along with Nova, and I know

any illnesses. Meanwhile, Nova had never left Astrid's company just in case she woke up or something bad happened. Asha has just left for a while, and something like

good condition, and now

at her brother when Andros quickly stepped in front of

he said calmly. "Let's wait for what the Doctor is going

together. "But I

this better than you," Andros retorted. Asha looked confused, her gaze darting between Andros and me. I

nod, Andros ushered his sister out of the room. I was glad that

say anything as her brother pushed her out of

were gone, I turned my attention back to

deeper when I saw the depth of confusion on his face. His brows were creased, his eyes serious, and he kept checking and checking Astrid in the same places. "What's wrong with

a word. I want

that Astrid's

that's what happened," I

head as I replied. "Even Andros saw what happened. You said