Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Giselle's POV

I gripped my glass tightly as I caught snippets of hushed conversations drifting through the air.

The banquet has almost come to an end, yet people are still talking about me and Killian. They are speculating that Killian is now regretting our marriage now that his ex-wife's identity has come to light. Their whispers gnawed at my confidence, and their words settled like a stone in my stomach, heavy and unsettling.

I glanced at Killian, who was standing a few feet away from me, talking to an Alpha. I'm sure he's fully aware of the whispers going on around us.

Even I, who didn't like their words, couldn't ignore them because of how much they were talking about us.

Even though Killian could hear them, he just wore a mask of calm, his eyes distant as if he had chosen to tune out the murmurs altogether.

This only added to my set of worries. He could easily stand up and defend himself to stop the rumors altogether. However, he chose to remain silent.

Is this because their words held truth in them?

Now that Astrid's real identity is revealed. Is he really regretting divorcing her and marrying me?

As the night wore on, their words continued to press down on me until the banquet finally concluded.

Killian looked visibly tired as we retreated to our room. His shoulders were hunched, and his eyes looked tired.

insecurity, I still confronted

you hadn't married me instead?" I asked, feeling the gossips wrap around me like

"You shouldn't be listening to those rumors. You shouldn't let those senseless gossips affect you," he said, glancing back at me with a furrowed brow. "Didn't you hear the words they were saying about us?" My voice turned

fully, his gaze warm yet piercing. "I just don't care about their opinions. I thought

clenched my fists,

to hold back. "I know you still have feelings for Astrid. Now that her real identity is revealed, I'm sure you're regretting alPyour

defend himself, but pressed on my heart racing. "Tell me! Are you thinking of getting rid of me now?" My words hung in the air,

making his eyes

in shock.

"I have no regrets. Ryker is the best thing that ever happened to me, and I wouldn't give him away for anything in

heavy and raw. Hearing him say Ryker's name, the way he spoke with

had replaced me,

he doesn't love me; I just want to be his wife and Luna, to hold onto that

to you?" I whispered, my voice shaking.

in his eyes. "You're my wife, my Luna. I promised to be the best husband I could be, especially after

anymore?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper as I let out

to make this work for you and Ryker," he insisted, frustration evident. "I'm trying to remain loyal. You

trying to make