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 with her," I answered

breath. Even I felt so hungry. What does Nova think that she would

herself to death just because I forced her to come here with me? I shook my head, annoyance simmering at that thought. I'm not going to let her skip breakfast. I'm going to eat with her

of laughter caught my attention. My head snapped

a word," I instantly rushed to follow the sound as

behind a tree. As soon as I spotted her in the

why she did not come to eat for

stood rooted on the

under the sun. They seemed so carefree, their

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

from her past, lingering on

triumphantly, a

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 frustration that left no

as she

remember the time when

seriously and

I've learned my lesson since then. Every

to make her win

it back. It was a deep, raspy sound that echoed through the

are you doing here?" Nova and Michael stood up abruptly when