Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 233: Military Leader

Astrid's POV

The room was thick with an awkward silence as everyone processed the unexpected revelation.

Whispers of disbelief rippled through the assembly, eyes darting between Alpha Theron, Drystan, and me. The tension was palpable, a mix of surprise and concern hanging heavily in the air.

I could feel the intensity of Drytsan's scrutiny, his disbelief almost tangible. Before the ceremony, he already made his feelings clear to me.

He is not comfortable about me going back to the Silvermoon Pack and being anywhere near my ex-husband and his new wife, whom he had replaced me with.

Drystan knows more than anyone how much I had suffered because of them, and yet I'll be sent back there again with the task of helping them.

I knew Drystan wouldn't like this, I should have talked to him about this beforehand, but cowardice got the best of me.

Drystan is worried about my safety and well-being. Yet I remained focused on the task at hand, not letting his reaction sway my resolve.

Around us, the other leaders exchanged uneasy glances, their expressions reflecting with concern. They all knew the history. Although I'd be there to help, it still doesn't sit right with them—that the ex-wife would live in the same room as her ex-husband and her ex- husband's new wife.

I couldn't help but steal a glance at Killian and Giselle as I wondered their reaction.

brow furrowed, probably processing and contemplating the implications

of shock

they are both worrying about the complexities

room. "Father, why did you choose Astrid for this role instead of Andros? This should be his

the past, Alpha Theron always chose Andros

what she was thinking yet again. She thinks that I'm stealing everything from her and her brother,

without the additional burden that Andros already carries." Asha's expression softened slightly, but

which was not like her at all. Asha is a stubborn person who always insists on what she wants. She wouldn't back down, even if it meant angering and going against her own father. Is this because there is a crowd watching us, which is

but I have faith in Astrid's abilities. She is more than capable

turned his

Alpha Killian

his expression serious.

do you have

ensure that you would be comfortable

awaited his response. Before Killian could

Pack snapped, his face flushed with anger. "How could you prioritize your personal affairs first before your

innocent people! are

act decisively, lives could

respond, but the Alpha's words

waste questioning decisions is another moment we leave our packs vulnerable," The Alpha of the Darkwood Pack spoke up as he glanced a