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.

take me. Fighting against the Silvermoon Pack has its own risks. Even if I

Pack in peace. I had already let him down. He doesn't

to keep waiting and supporting me. I'll

be here with you, no matter what. I'll wait forever if I have to. I'll go through

never go back. I'm planning to go

by

with me!" I raised my voice to open his eyes. He's deliberately bringing disaster

by my arms. "I've been secretly in love

inside my throat as I stared into his eyes. How

this is what

you get what you want. I know you don't share the same feelings as

his words. Drystan had always been so nice to me, but I never thought that it was because he was secretly in love with

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

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

by my startled reaction, but he withheld

at him, not knowing what

shock to you. You don't have to