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.

was set in disbelief, his brow furrowed, probably processing and contemplating the implications of my presence

shock mixed with concern, her protective instincts

that they are both worrying about the complexities

her voice cutting through the tension in the room. "Father, why did you choose Astrid for this role instead of Andros? This should be his job. He's trained for this,

unfair. In the past, Alpha Theron always chose Andros to handle all difficult and important tasks. She was surprised that the

yet again. She thinks that I'm stealing everything

your brother is already in charge of a lot of tasks," Alpha Theron replied, his tone calm yet firm. "That's why I chose to let Astrid handle this. She can focus solely on the Silvermoon Pack without the additional burden that Andros already carries." Asha's expression softened slightly, but her concern remained. "I just

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 why she didn't dare to

concerns, but I have faith in Astrid's abilities. She

Theron turned

Alpha Killian

his expression serious.

do you have

I want to ensure that you would be comfortable with Astrid

turned on Killian as they waited for his answer. Killian paused, visibly weighing his thoughts. The room held its breath, the tension palpable as everyone awaited his response. Before Killian could respond, Giselle spoke up, her voice steady but resolute. "I have to disagree with this arrangement, Alpha Theron. I don't think there's a

Alpha of the Ironfang Pack snapped, his face flushed

innocent people! are

act decisively, lives could be

to respond, but the Alpha's words

need to prioritize the greater good here. Every moment we waste questioning decisions is another moment we leave our packs vulnerable," The Alpha of the Darkwood Pack