Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 274: Attachments

Astrid's POV

A small smile tugged at my lips as I tilted my head back, gazing up at the moon above us. Its soft, silvery glow offered me a soft silence and peace that I really needed right now.

Wrapping my arms around myself, I shivered slightly as the cool breeze brushed against my skin.

I missed the late night walks that I used to have back at Nightsong Pack when my life was more free and easy, without any responsibilities to think about.

I was grateful Drystan had pulled me out of there. The bright lights, the endless chatter, I never liked those types of things. I always preferred the silence that loneliness offers than the noise of the crowd.

Finally, I could be out here in peace, I never liked attending any gatherings.

Out here, under the stars, in the quiet of the night, everything seemed simpler. I found solace in the calm that the night provided.

I glanced at Drystan, walking beside me, his smile easy and genuine. His steps were light, as though just being near me was enough to fill him with contentment.

He didn't need to say it - I could feel it. His presence had always been a comfort, a steady warmth beside me. Even now, I could sense the quiet reassurance he offered without words, as we strolled in silence, the moonlight painting a soft glow over the path ahead.

The Silvermoon Pack's grand estate loomed in the background, fading as we walked further from the noise and the people.

Out here, it felt as though the world had shrunk to just the two of us. Under the stars, beneath the moon, the weight of everything seemed to lessen, just for a while.

had always found comfort in Drystan's company, and it felt the same,

Drystan's voice broke the quiet, his

pulled out of my calm reverie by his question. I hadn't really been thinking about that lately, at least not as much as

look at him, catching the glint of anticipation in his eyes. "The birthday party is coming up soon," he continued after a beat, his words slow and careful. "It's the perfect opportunity... for revenge." Revenge. The word lingered in the air between us, sharp and

called me out just to escape

catch up as he said. But now it was clear he had something else on his mind - my plans. He wanted to talk about what I would do next,

the strange unease that had crept up on me after the topic was brought

thought I would feel eager to talk about them, to see them unfold. But now, standing here in the

to use the party," I replied, my voice steady despite the twist of

spreading across his face. He mistook my hesitation for something else. He thought I was feeling uneasy because

I had seen before. "Just a few more days, Astrid. Just a few more, and you won't have to act kind toward them

the fire he expected to find there. "You won't have to stay in this place that's filled with bad memories. You'll finally get to show them what

words that were meant to comfort and encourage me, only deepened the knot in my stomach. Once, I might have

to exact revenge felt strangely hollow. Why wasn't I more excited? Why

been doing this for my son, and not for myself. Guilt seized me, a

me felt distant, almost unreachable, and in its

smooth. Slowly, I pulled out a heart shaped stone.

hand. This rock was his way

me draw closer to him. Even though Giselle is his mother and harming him is the best way to have my revenge, I