Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Astrid's POV

I settled back into the plush pillows of the hospital bed, finally alone after the doctor's thorough examination.

My vitals were stable, he had assured me, and with some more rest, I'd be back on my feet in no time.

I sighed, relishing the quiet stillness of the room, but the serene moment was shattered as the doors burst open. My brows furrowed with concern as Nova stumbled in, her eyes swollen and red. "Nova? What on earth happened to you?" I asked, knowing that her eyes were red and puffy because of tears. "Who made you cry?" I asked her as she collapsed into the chair beside my bed. "You mean this?" she asked nonchalantly as she pointed a finger to her eyes. "It's nothing. I fell asleep crying last night. I just missed my sister," Nova answered, making me feel bad for her.

I must have brought back memories of her sister again, making her cry so hard until her eyes had turned red and puffy.

"I'm sorry," I apologized as I reached out and squeezed her hand.

Nova shook her head. "None of this is your fault, you shouldn't feel sorry," she replied.

Still, I couldn't help but feel responsible about it ever since I found out how much I meant to her.

"Astrid, there is something I needed to tell you," she spoke with a hint of skepticism in her voice.

"Sure, tell me," I answered as I scooted closer to her to show her how much I wanted to hear what she had to say. "I-I've been thinking about this a lot. I think it's time for me to go out there and search for my mate," Nova answered.

She looked into my face, waiting for how I was going to react.

breathed out in

already and I still haven't found my mate. I'm getting worried, I think it's time for me to go out there to search for my mate instead of just waiting here for

thought... I thought we would stay together?" I asked her. It was just the other day when we promised each other that we would be there for each other forever. What's going on? Why did she suddenly decide to do something

hand in hers. "Astrid, I'm sorry. I hope you understand. I need to go out there. I

clues on her face. "Is there something that happened? Is there something that you are hiding from me? Tell me,

seemed out of the ordinary that Nova would suddenly think of

not what you think it is," she assured me. "I've also been thinking about going out and exploring the world out there for a long time. I think it's finally time for

leaving? You're leaving me behind?" I asked her

to have that as my reason. I don't want her to leave because I don't want her to leave

is she

breaking her promise.

Astrid. I hope you

her short. "I understand where you are coming from, but do you

your father and your siblings to

most, Nova," I replied

when she

I will let you leave, Nova. I will also help you find your mate and support

year, Nova... no

bargain with her when I saw