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 voice steady and

already forgotten what your Alpha told you?" I

willing them to remember the words that had been spoken. "Your

they realized their mistake. Their expressions hardened with resolve, and determination sparkled in their eyes. They were ready to obey

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 of my

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 through the group as they all united together

expression shifting to disbelief.

You're too weak, and it's been years since you've even been in a fight." Her words cut through the air, sharp and accusatory, attempting to undermine my authority by attacking

steadying breath, feeling

me. "If you think I'm weak, then let's settle this the way warriors do,"I challenged,

around us shifted their expressions, a mix of surprise and

heard your wolf was injured. You can't even shift, can you?" "Even without my wolf, I've trained hard and earned my place here," I replied, my voice steady despite the rising tide

The idea of facing her down,

Pack if I defeated

about?" A

they were doing and bowed their heads to greet their Alpha 1 also bowed my head, momentarily forgetting my position in the

demeanor transforming into one of sweetness and submission. "Killian, what are you doing here?" she

on time, I would have witnessed you beating each other up in an absurd challenge," he said, his tone laced with disapproval as he