Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 191: Love Confession

Astrid's POV

I watched as the range of emotions flickered across Drystan's face - the initial disbelief, the growing anguish, and now, the most unexpected response of all - understanding.

I thought he would hate me for breaking my promise. No reason can justify my betrayal. Drystan had asked me many times before this if I was really sure about my decision to stay at the Nightsong Pack with him, and I had always given him the same answer. I had lied to him many times. Drystan had always been so kind to me; he always had my back no matter what, and I chose to do this in return.

"I understand, Astrid," he murmured, his voice soft and steady. "You do not have to blame yourself. I know this has been hard on you," he continued, his words wrapping me like a warm embrace.

I was speechless. What have I done to deserve him?

"You don't have to hide anything from me. I'm always here for you Astrid. I'll support you no matter what you choose." I felt a surge of guilt wash over me as he spoke his kind words.

I stared at him, my breath catching in my throat, overwhelmed by the depth of his understanding.

"Drystan, I..." I began, my voice trembling with a mix of guilt and awe. "You don't have to do this," I spoke with tears in my eyes. "I don't know how long this would take. You don't have to-"

"I've told you, Astrid. I will always help and support you no matter what. That will also stand true for this," Drystan cut me off and answered stubbornly.

I shook my head. He had already done so much for me. He doesn't have to do this. "I can't let you get involved in this, Drystan," I muttered, hoping that he would listen to me.

because of me. I don't know how long and far this would take me. Fighting against the Silvermoon Pack has its own risks. Even if I had the

peace. I had already let him down. He doesn't have to go along the

have to keep waiting and supporting me.

no matter what. I'll wait forever if I have to. I'll go through everything as

the seriousness of his words. "Don't you hear your own words? Once Alpha Theron had made the announcement, I can never go back. I'm planning to go against the Silvermoon

his head, unswayed by

I raised my

love you, Astrid!" Drystan blurted out as he grabbed me by my arms. "I've been secretly in love with you

his eyes. How could this be? How could he possibly fall in love with

is what you want, I'm

you get what you want. I know you don't share the same feelings as me and won't force you. Someday, when the time is right I'm going to ask you to be my mate and

his words. Drystan had always been so nice to me, but I

because I used to be his nephew's wife, and I also used to

was still a teenager when Drystan became my teacher. He witnessed how I grew into a mature adult and how I

Killian, he was also like an uncle to me. I wonder when and why he had fallen for

was surprised by my startled reaction, but

at him, not

don't have to mention anything." Drystan paused momentarily. My tense muscles turned relaxed,