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.

of instinct propelled me forward. Aside from Ryker, there was no other boy

attention and pull him away

fear. I couldn't

into the pond. "Ryker!" My scream shattered the air

drown. Panic surged through me as I struggled against the icy water to save him. The chill

When I

people rushed onto the

Giselle's terrified scream

my son!" Giselle shouted hysterically carelessly accusing me while I was

my focus solely

him.

his trembling body. He coughed and spluttered after escaping his lungs while his wide eyes brimmed with tears, reflecting

him as I made

Giselle lunged forward, snatching Ryker from my grasp as if she feared that I might let her son slip back into the

She tried to kill my son!" Giselle's panicked voice rang

in the frigid water, but she had already

arrest, it was painfully clear that this

guards approached, I pushed their hands away, refusing to let them touch.me. My heart raced, each beat echoing in my ears as struggled to pull myself out of