Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 260: Insulting Lecture

Nova's POV

Anger coursed through me like wildfire, igniting every nerve in my body. I wanted nothing more than to punch Drystan in the face right then and there. His words were so insulting, cutting deeper than any physical blow.

He wasn't just criticizing my actions; he was getting personal, attacking my dignity in the most humiliating way possible while framing it as his innocent act of concern.

I never felt so insulted in my entire life, and Michael just had to hear those words and witness the whole spectacle. What would Michael think of me now?

We were just talking, being together alone as friends. We don't even have a real relationship with each other. Drystan just walked right in on us, accusing us of things that I don't even know where he got from. Drystan had turned our friendly conversation into a public shaming, and for sure, Michael felt uncomfortable with it as well.

The way he lectured me about dignity, shame, and purity, it's as if he viewed me as some kind of whore was beyond infuriating. He was deliberately humiliating me!

I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks as I wondered what Michael was thinking about me now. He must

be wondering if I had a history of something like this in the past, which would explain Drystan's exaggerated behavior.

But the truth is, I had none! I never had a boyfriend, and I've never tried dating in my entire life. I had no idea where Drystan's outrageous thoughts came from. It was as if he viewed me as nothing more than a disgrace,

mere object of scorn.

I was so provoked by his insulting words that I didn't think twice about renouncing my membership to the Pack. I hadn't even fully processed the weight of my decisions. The words just spilled from my lips without a second thought, just so I could break free from his control and authority over me.

me with wide

walk away and pack our things so

find out what had happened to him. My eyes widened in horror when I saw the blood pooling in his palm that he used to cover his mouth. He stared at it, disbelief flickering across his features, while blood trickled from his

uttered shakily, my voice barely above a

an instant, my anger evaporated, replaced by a tide

me.

he reached for the wall, seeking support. But it wasn't enough; his strength gave

through me like a tidal wave. I rushed to his side, my heart racing as I caught him just before he hit the ground,

to rouse him. Just moments ago, he had been full of energy,

continued to hold Drystan,

weathered features - lines etched deep into his skin like he

which used to be filled with youth and vitality, is now marked with exhaustion, reflecting the

had happened to him while I

Michael said, his voice cutting through my thoughts as he suddenly grabbed my arm. "Help has arrived.

gently pulled me up and guided me

stepped back, my heart heavy with concern as I watched the others

closely behind as they transported him, my eyes locked on his pale face. The

voice steady but urgent. I could see the focus in his eyes as he began

feeling a mix of helplessness and determination. My heart raced as dread