Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 239: Undeserving

Astrid's POV

"That's not what I want. I don't want innocent people to be implicated by the actions of two people," I managed to answer firmly despite the tears blocking my throat.

"Then let me deal with Killian and Giselle directly," Alpha Theron suggested, his voice steady

"No!" I didn't mean to raise my voice, but the word escaped me, sharp and urgent. "They ruined my life. They killed my son. I must deal with them myself."

Alpha Theron's expression shifted with a mixture of concern in his eyes. I could see how much he wanted to take things into his own hands.

"This is between me and them. I want to face them instead of avoiding them. If I hadn't avoided them before, my son would still be alive. I would have heard his first word and seen his first steps. He would have been able to experience the world." My voice trembled as I continued, the raw pain spilling out. "I'm partly responsible for my son's death. I was a coward, and I didn't deserve to be his mother. Give me this chance to be the mother he deserves, just this once."

Alpha Theron's expression softened, but his eyes held a deep concern. "Astrid, be honest with me. What are you planning to do to them?"

I met his gaze, feeling the weight of his question. "I don't know exactly," I admitted, my voice trembling slightly.

His brows furrowed at my answer. "Vengeance can be a double-edged sword. What you're planning can lead to dangerous outcomes. Let me be your knife. I can handle whatever danger may come. I just don't want you to put yourself in harm's way." I scoffed at his words, frustration bubbling to the surface. "Ever since I lost my son, I have never been afraid of danger."

I turned to glance at him, my heart heavy with the truth. "My son was the only one I had, and he was taken from me. I no longer have anything to lose and nothing to fear."

heavy sigh, his expression a mixture of resignation and

I wanted and put myself in danger despite his wise words and

the Alpha of the Shadowfang Pack. I

his voice softening. "Remember, you still have something to fight for your future and your well-being. Don't lose sight of that in your quest for

my voice barely a whisper. "Is there really still a future that I can look

reflecting disbelief at my doubt. "There is still

looking at me teasingly. "What are you talking

there was something, he replied, a playful smile playing on his lips. "Drystan has been waiting for you for more than three years. When are

just friends!" I protested. My voice came out sounding higher than

Alpha Theron suddenly sighed,

head. "What a poor

Pack just to see you, yet you still

friend. Can't

cares for

words settling in. "It's complicated," I murmured, feeling

not,

has shown you he's willing to stand by you, even when you've pushed him away

take lightly."