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 surprise. "Y-You're leaving?"

worried, I think it's time for me to go out there to search for my mate instead of just waiting here for nothing," Nova explains, but I

would stay together?" I asked her. It was just the other day when we promised each other that we would

"Astrid, I'm sorry. I hope you understand. I need

on her face. "Is there something that happened? Is there something that you are hiding from me? Tell me, Nova. What is it?"

Nova would suddenly think

world out there for a long time. I think it's finally time for me to pursue my dreams," Nova explained,

leaving me behind?"

her to leave because I don't want her to

why is she

breaking her promise.

Astrid. I

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

your father and your siblings to look after you. You don't need me

what I needed the most, Nova," I

she saw the look in my

mate and support you no matter what, but can you please stay for

year, Nova... no

bargain with her when I saw how