Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 237: Promised Return

Nova's POV

I pulled my arm away from Drystan's hold as I struggled to maintain my resolve. "I'm leaving, Drystan," I answered firmly. The weight of his presence felt both comforting and suffocating, making it hard to breathe.

I have to stay away from him as far as possible for the sake of my sanity.

"Leaving? You're going back with me to the Nightsong Pack," he stated, a hint of authority in his voice. My eyes widened in surprise as I glanced back at him, disbelief swirling in my chest.

"Back to the Nightsong Pack? I just can't go with you!" I blurted out, frustration bubbling to the surface. "Michael and I already talked. I'm going back to where I came from."

I tried to snatch my arm away from his grip, but his hand tightened, refusing to let me go.

"You promised that you'd come back once you found your mate. Now that you've found him, it's time for you to return." His tone was firm, leaving little room for argument.

"That's because I thought I would be mated to a werewolf!" I exclaimed, my frustration bubbling over. "Michael is human; he can't stay in the Pack with us."

Drystan's grip remained firm, his expression serious. "I can't let you leave. Do you know how dangerous it is for a lone wolf out there? We just came from the meeting; you heard that the rogues are planning something. I can't allow you to be out there, not without knowing you're safe. You need protection, Nova."

can take care of

I can't stand by and let you put yourself in danger, especially

sister that I will take care of you and protect

I managed to free my arm from his grasp. "You already broke

hurt rushing through me, but Drystan snatched

bags on my shoulder tumbling to the ground. My hand instinctively pressed against Drystan's chest as he pulled me closer, our faces just

legs felt weak as my heart raced inside my chest. All those

me was enough to reignite

inches apart. He stared at me with wide eyes, and in that moment,

was looking at

back, adding some distance between us. Drystan blinked.

always been like this. I have always lived in the

seen me like his little sister since my sister died. He took care of me just because he

he was reminded of her. Ever since I allowed my

I already knew

As years went by, l slowly healed and learned to accept my sister's death, and eventually, I fell

fell in love with Astrid. I had always just been his little sister, and the mate bond was not even enough to change

back with us