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."

spark of defiance in me. "I can take care of myself!" I shot back, my voice steady despite

you. I can't stand by and let you put yourself in danger, especially now." The intensity in his gaze held me captive,

that I will take care of you and protect you no matter what,"

I pulled my arm away from him, and I managed to free my

turned to leave as I felt anger and hurt rushing through me, but Drystan

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

and my legs felt weak as my heart raced inside my chest. All those years, those same

front of me was enough to reignite emotions

He stared at me with wide eyes, and in

looking at me but

Drystan blinked.

this. I have always lived in the shadow of my sister in front

had always seen me like his little sister since my sister died. He took care

just earlier, he was looking at me so intently because he was reminded of her. Ever since I allowed my hair to grow back

I already knew

always hoped that things would change. As years went by, l slowly healed and learned to accept my sister's death, and eventually, I fell in love

did, he fell in love with Astrid. I had always just been his little sister, and

with us to