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.

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 Shadowfang Pack's

rather than live with him at Nightsong Pack in peace. I had already let him

to keep waiting and supporting me. I'll only drag him

to me. I will always be here with you, no matter what. I'll wait forever if I have to.

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 Pack. If

unswayed by my

I raised my voice to open

he grabbed me by my arms. "I've

lump formed inside my throat as I stared into his eyes. How could this be? How could he possibly fall in

what you want,

I'm willing to help 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

when I heard his words. Drystan had always been so nice to me, but I never

was just nice to me because I used to be his nephew's

Drystan became my teacher. He witnessed how I grew into a mature adult and how I found and

was also like an uncle to me. I wonder when and why he

startled reaction, but he withheld himself

eyes blinked as I looked at him, not knowing

have to say anything, Astrid. I already expected that this will come as a shock to you. You don't have