Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 245: Warrior Bond

Astrid's POV

"Luna, you are really back," Gamma Jaxon exclaimed, his voice tinged with disbelief as he spotted me approaching. His eyes widened, and I could see the mix of surprise and relief on his face.

Behind him, a group of warriors stood at attention, their expressions a blend of curiosity and respect. Some faces were new to me, while others brought back memories etched with the passage of time. The air was thick with anticipation; my return had clearly stirred something among them.

I felt a flutter of nerves in my stomach. I had feared that they might have forgotten me, that I wouldn't be welcomed back. But as I looked at their faces - some bright with hope, others filled with determination - I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I smiled as I felt the warmth of their anticipation. It ignited a spark of confidence within me. Even though it's been years since I last saw them, there was still that bond between us.

When I left the Pack, I hadn't had the chance to say goodbye to them or give them an explanation. I thought they would hold grudges against me for abandoning them.

Jaxon stepped forward, his posture straightening as he tried to mask his emotions. "Luna, we've missed you," he added, his tone softening. The sincerity in his voice made my heart swell, reminding me of the bonds we had forged in the past.

"I'm no longer your Luna. Stop addressing me with that title, or else the wrong people might hear you, and you will get yourself in trouble," I spoke softly, giving him a gentle reminder.

"You are the Alpha's rightful mate and Luna. No one deserves that title except you," Gamma Jaxon replied, his expression hardening.

disdain for being a weak omega. They all believe that a person like me doesn't deserve

They all held

that I was rightful and deserving of the Luna position. I thought their

loyalty, and I had abandoned them without an explanation. I couldn't believe that

was a bitter irony - being both revered and scorned, cherished and resented. The lines of loyalty and

the warriors. "It doesn't matter," I replied, my voice firm yet

see the understanding in their eyes. They respected Kilian's authority, even if it complicated our history. "Your loyalty to him is what strengthens this Pack," I continued. "Even if 'm not your Luna anymore, I will never forget the memories

the struggle within him- how deeply he cared, yet how bound he was by loyalty to the Alpha. Gamma Jaxon opened his mouth in protest, his eyes searching mine as if he wanted to say something, but before he could utter

resolve, Gamma Jaxon turned to the assembled warriors. "Let's welcome

instant, the

The warriors

training grounds, a chorus of welcome and

a gesture

me with a mix