Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Nova's POV

As the stillness of the night and the chillness of the air calmed my mind, I found myself drawn outside, my feet carrying me to the most private part of the Packhouse, away from the noise and attention of other people. Today is my birthday, but no one knew about it except for Drystan. Everyone is preoccupied with Astrid's recovery, and I couldn't just steal all the attention and say, 'Hey! It's my birthday today!'

That would be so insensitive of me to do so, and I don't want Astrid to be worried about me. It would be better for Astrid to focus on her recovery.

A part of me was relieved that only Drystan knew it was my birthday. I had never been one for grand celebrations or the unwanted attention that came with them.

The idea of being the center of focus, of having all eyes on me, filled me with a sense of unease. I preferred the solitude, the peace and calmness of the night. And so, I stared up at the twinkling stars that kept me company, and I felt a deep sense of contentment wash over me.

The cool night air caressed my skin, and the gentle hush of the world around me soothed my restless soul.

This is exactly what I needed to be alone, to revel in the simple pleasure of my own company.

However, as I remained alone with my thoughts, I found them drifting towards Drystan, who still hadn't greeted me with a happy birthday until now.

I'm not sure if he still remembers my birthday or not. Drystan had remained steadfastly by Astrid's side all day.

I know how much he cares for her, how his heart had been irrevocably in love with her.

kindest person that I know, aside from my sister. Her unwavering strength and unparalleled

all day, so

still glad that my birthday had gone unnoticed, for I could only imagine the fuss he

- his heart belonged to Astrid now. And truthfully, I cannot hate him for that. Astrid is truly a remarkable woman, one who

become a sister to me as well. Though we had not known each other for so long, there was a deep, unspoken

Drystan's second

though I secretly have a crush on Drystan, I know that we stand no chance. My sister is Drystan's true mate, and with the huge gap in our age, my

me jump from my seat. "Drystan! W-What are

a present behind his back. "You think I forgot?" he asked with a smirk as he teased

his hands. "Of course not, I've been expecting this

you?" Drystan continued to tease me until he earned a

doing out here on your own then?"

was just waiting for

you came out just a few seconds late, you would have been born on July 29,"

always knew interesting facts about me. He always surprises me with how much he knows me. I

"What's this?!"exclaimed when I