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.

processing and contemplating

an expression of shock mixed

they are both worrying about the complexities

Asha spoke up, 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, and he has the experience

her father's decisions were unfair. In the past, Alpha Theron always chose Andros to handle all difficult and important tasks. She

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

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 want to ensure that we're making the best decision for everyone involved. The stakes are high,

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

concerns, but I have faith

turned

Alpha Killian

his expression serious.

you have

you would be comfortable

breath, the tension palpable as everyone awaited his response. Before Killian could respond, Giselle spoke up, her

could you be so selfish?!" The Alpha of the Ironfang Pack snapped, his face flushed

innocent people! are

don't act decisively, lives could be

respond, but the Alpha's words left her

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