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.

with Astrid. Until I understand what's going on, it would be best if only a few people could know about this. I could see the protest forming

asked as she rushed inside

of tending to Astrid, but I told her to take her leave

Astrid along with Nova, and I

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 this has already happened. The concern etched

left Astrid in good

in front of her, raising a hand

should give them space," he said calmly. "Let's wait for what the Doctor is

brows creased together. "But I am a

already in there to check Astrid. He was the one who performed the procedure on Astrid. He would be able to understand this better than you," Andros retorted. Asha looked confused, her gaze darting between Andros and me. I knew they both cared deeply for Astrid, but right

glad that Andros understood. If not, I wouldn't

at arguing, and she rarely backs down. Asha wasn't able to say anything as

they had finally left the room. Once they were gone, I turned my attention back to Doctor

when I saw the depth of confusion on his face. His brows were creased, his eyes

Astrid without saying a word. I want to know

that Astrid's wolf

that's what happened,"

happened. You