Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 256: Trapped

Astrid's POV

Stepping outside, I took a deep breath of the crisp air, letting the coolness wash over me. The sun hung low in the sky, casting golden rays that danced through the leaves, but my mind was elsewhere - fixed on Drystan.

I wonder why Drystan didn't show up yesterday. Aside from Alpha Damien and his wife, Vanessa, Drystan was also invited to attend the meeting with us.

I even spoke to Killian and convinced him to include Drystan in his plans. The Nightsong Pack had developed so much through the years with the support of the Shadowfang Pack. Their support would lessen the chances of the rogues winning against us.

I was worried when Drystan didn't come yesterday. His absence felt highly unusual, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something must have delayed his journey. Probably, he would arrive by now.

Knowing Drystan, I'm certain that he wouldn't miss the chance to come here. I just wish he had informed me about any delays; it would have eased my worries.

With every passing minute, my anxiety gnawed at me. As I paced the garden, my concerns mounted, the weight of uncertainty pressing heavily on my chest.

I even reached out to Nova, but she still hasn't responded. I can't help but wonder what was causing the delay or if they were in danger.

My gaze drifted to the horizon, admiring the garden's scenery. In that fleeting moment, my gaze caught a glimpse of a small figure crouching by the pond, dangerously reaching for something floating on top of the

water.

forward. Aside from Ryker, there was no other boy living

shouted desperately, hoping to steal his attention and

I couldn't

reach him, Ryker suddenly lost his balance and fell into the pond. "Ryker!" My scream shattered the air as I leaped in

Panic surged through me as I struggled against the icy water to save him. The chill seeped into my bones, but I

When I looked up, I saw Ryker's nanny

people rushed onto

terrified scream

Giselle shouted hysterically carelessly accusing me while I was struggling

focus solely

him.

close as I embraced his trembling body. He coughed and spluttered after escaping

his back, hoping to soothe him as I made my way back

reach the bank, Giselle lunged forward, snatching Ryker from my grasp as

my son!" Giselle's panicked voice rang out,

still half-submerged, shivering in the frigid water, but she had already demanded

was painfully clear that this was no coincidence. This is one of Giselle's traps that

each beat echoing in my ears as struggled to pull myself out of the icy water. My teeth chattered from the