Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 246: Troublemaker

Astrid's POV

"Bring her a chair and offer her a drink," I commanded the warrior standing near us, trying to maintain some semblance of respect despite the tension.

Giselle raised an eyebrow, a smug look crossing her expression. "Oh, how generous of you, Astrid," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "But I think it would be more fitting if you personally served me. As the head here, it would be proper for you to serve me because I'm the Luna."

The warriors around us shifted uncomfortably, sensing the challenge in her words.

I scoffed and turned my attention back to the warrior. "Why are you still standing here? Go bring the Luna her chair and offer her a drink," I commanded him, my tone leaving no room for debate.

The warrior nodded quickly and moved to comply, but Giselle's voice rang out sharply, halting him. "Stop right there!" she yelled, her tone laced with authority.

The tension in the air thickened as she turned her gaze to the gathered warriors. "Let me make something clear," she continued, her voice cold and commanding. "Anyone who moves to obey Astrid's command will be exiled from the Pack. I will not tolerate insubordination!" Giselle yelled, her expression hardening.

A murmur of shock rippled through the group. The warriors exchanged glances, caught between loyalty to their Luna, and their loyalty to me as their leader. I could feel the weight of their indecision.

Giselle smirked, clearly reveling in the power she wielded when she saw everyone's reaction.

short-lived when I finally spoke, my

Alpha told you?" I asked, raising my

with the several warriors, willing them to remember the words that had been spoken. "Your Alpha has appointed me as your female general. You should be listening

with resolve, and determination sparkled in their eyes. They were ready to obey me and support my leadership,

shoulders tense, and the corners of her lips twitched visibly as she struggled to maintain her poise. As the warrior moved again to obey my command, Giselle's frustration boiled over. "I am your Luna! Are you not afraid

the warriors stepped forward, his gaze steady and resolute."You are our Luna, but Astrid is our general. As warriors of the Pack, we pledge our loyalty to her," he declared, his voice ringing with conviction. A murmur of agreement rippled

took in short breaths, her expression shifting to disbelief. Her eyes widened

all want?" she snapped, her voice dripping with scorn."You're following an Omega? Astrid, you're not fit to be the female general. You're too weak, and it's been years since you've even been in

steadying breath,

let's settle this the way warriors do,"I challenged, my

their expressions, a mix of

can't even shift, can you?" "Even without

thought of beating Giselle in a fight. The idea of facing her down, of showing everyone that I

couldn't wait to fight her in front of everyone. Just imagine the whispers that would spread through the Pack if I defeated her - what would they think if the news got out that their Luna was no better than

about?"

doing and bowed their heads to greet their Alpha 1 also

beamed, rushing to her husband's side, her demeanor transforming into one of sweetness and submission. "Killian, what

Giselle. "If I didn't arrive on time, I would have witnessed you beating each other up in an absurd challenge," he