Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 258: Lies and Manipulation

Killian's POV

My brows furrowed, wondering what Astrid had meant by that. Lies and manipulation? What truth was she even talking about?

I turned around to observe Giselle's reaction. Her expression faltered as if Astrid's words had struck a chord within her. But that moment of vulnerability disappeared just as quickly, replaced by a darkening fury. "You"

"Enough!" I shouted, startling everyone into silence.

Giselle shot me a look of protest, but I held her gaze, my anger simmering just beneath the surface. I could feel the tension crackling in the air, and I knew I had to assert control before this situation spiraled completely out of hand.

If I didn't stop this fight, their argument would never end, dragging everyone deeper into chaos.

"Don't you have any shame?" I hissed at Giselle. "Your son is watching and listening to your words. Is that what you want to teach him? As the Luna of the Pack, you shouldn't be squabbling with someone in front of the public!" I reprimanded her.

I watched as her jaw tightened, her fury momentarily eclipsed by the realization of my words. She turned her gaze away, unable to argue back against me.

"You should go and take care of Ryker before he gets sick," I ordered, my tone leaving no room for debate.

I felt bad for Ryker, who was still shivering while silently watching the scene unfold. His wide eyes

reflected confusion and fear. He was still startled by what had happened to him, and now he was watching people fighting because of him. I have to pull him out of here for his protection.

Pack Doctor and have Ryker checked to make sure that

can't go away punished just because she is a member of the Shadowfang Pack.

didn't try to drown Ryker; she was trying to

"You believe her words more than

the hint. I couldn't believe she was still arguing with me, making this situation even harder. Before I could respond, Astrid

you, Alpha, for trusting my words." She bowed her head slightly

her features. "You are just letting her go after

the daughter of the Alpha of Shadowfang Pack, and

shifted, murmurs rippling through them as they processed

reconsider their stance, their eyes darting between

fell silent, unable to say a

Vanessa, there's no

It was al just

up in defense of Giselle, surprising "When Luna Giselle and Ryker' nanny arrived, Ryker was drowning in

for her words. "Thank you, Miss Astrid, for your understanding." Giselle clenched her fists but remained silent,

other child, I still wouldn't have hesitated

been properly cared for," Vanessa voiced out loud, her

off him. You know how wild children can be," Vanessa

as possible, you should

personally

Even if we have