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."

"I can take care of myself!" I shot back,

his features. "It's not just about you. I can't stand by and let you put yourself in danger, especially now."

I will take care of you

words sobered me, and in a moment of clarity, I pulled my arm away from him, and I managed to free my arm from his grasp. "You

hurt rushing through

as I spun around, the bags on my shoulder tumbling to the ground. My hand instinctively pressed against Drystan's chest as he pulled me

inside my

of me was enough to reignite emotions I

He stared at me with wide eyes, and in that moment, I could see a flicker of emotions

he was looking at me but seeing something else

between us. Drystan blinked. He straightened himself when he

have always lived in the

died. He took care of me just because he wanted to keep the promise he made to

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

I already

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

waited for him, but when he did, he fell in love with Astrid. I had always just been his

with us