Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 248: Longing

Drystan's POV

I furrowed my brows, trying to make sense of the details on the paper before me. Beside me lay a stack of documents still waiting to be read.

I paused when my stomach growled loudly, an urgent reminder that I also needed to take care of myself. As soon as I woke up this morning, I headed straight to my office to tackle the paperwork I failed to finish yesterday. I haven't drunk water or taken a single bite; I was so focused on the papers I needed to take care of.

With a resigned sigh, I set the papers aside. My hunger is too strong to ignore, and I'm already late for breakfast. Even if I continue working, I know I won't be able to work effectively if I don't take a break. Standing up, I made my way to the Pack's cafeteria, eager to satisfy my appetite.

Since I arrived late for breakfast, the cafeteria was nearly empty. Remnants of the morning meal cluttered the tables as the Pack Omegas worked diligently to clean up.

I settled at the nearest table that had already been tidied up.

"Alpha, you really should take care of yourself and eat on time," one of the Pack Omegas said, quickly offering me a plate of steaming food. "We heated it for you so you wouldn't have to eat cold leftovers."

I flashed her a grateful smile, appreciating her kindness. "Did everyone eat their breakfast?" I asked, dipping my spoon into the soup to start eating.

Her eyes narrowed slightly as she thought about it carefully. "Yes, Alpha, except for Miss Nova. I haven't seen her inside the cafeteria."

My spoon froze mid-air, and I slowly set it back down, a knot tightening in my stomach

"Alpha, is everything okay?" she asked, her voice laced with worry. "I can ask the chef to cook something different for you."

sense of urgency nudging me forward. "There's no need. Prepare an extra meal for Nova, I'm going to eat

out a frustrated breath. Even I felt so hungry. What does Nova

shook my head, annoyance simmering at that thought. I'm not going to let her skip

laughter caught my attention. My head snapped to the

word," I instantly rushed to follow

I spotted her in the distance, she sprawled on a blanket under the trees,

to eat for breakfast. She's already eating here together

I stood rooted on the spot, unable to take my eyes away from

and Michael shared laughter under the sun. They seemed

laugh, the closest person in her life. Now, Michael had stepped

ghost from her past, lingering on the sidelines

I told you!" Michael exclaimed triumphantly, a grin spreading

had always been a sore loser, and I could see the familiar stubbornness rising within her. She could handle losing twice

defeat hit, the playful banter would morph into a storm of

watched, a mix of longing and bitterness swirling inside me as she

time when I

seriously and

since then. Every

to make her

a hand on my chest when I suddenly coughed, unable to hold it back. It was a deep, raspy sound that echoed

Nova and Michael