Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 276

Chapter 276: Stuck with Him

Astrid's

POV

I held back the tears burning in my eyes, refusing to let them fall. I couldn't cry in front of Drystan, not

now.

This wasn't about me-it was about him, about setting him free. He needed to see that I wasn't the one for him, that holding onto me would only bring him misery.

I looked at him, my heart breaking as I saw the pain in his eyes, the confusion, the hurt I'd caused by not being honest sooner.

It felt like the walls were closing in on me, but I had to stay strong. He deserved better than this. Better than me.

"Drystan," I whispered, my voice trembling despite my best efforts. "You deserve a life of your own,

without waiting on me. I don't want you to waste any more time on someone who can't give you what you need. You have to live for yourself before it's too late."

He didn't respond right away, just stared at me, his fists clenched at his sides. I could see the battle raging inside him, the hurt colliding with the realization that I was right.

It was like watching him slowly fall apart, and knowing I was the cause tore me apart more than I'd ever admit.

jaw tight, his shoulders tense with anger. I knew he was heartbroken, but this had to be done. I couldn't let him stay in this limbo, waiting for something

happen.

I stared at his back as he retreated away

my knees nearly gave way.

leaves startled me, and I instinctively turned, my heart foolishly hoping it was Drystan coming back.

the shadows, his gaze fixed on me. The intensity in his dark eyes cut through the gloom, sending a strange, unsettling warmth

expected anyone-least of all

his voice quiet but filled with concern. He stepped forward, his figure moving gracefully

only shake my head at first, unable to find the

rush," Killian continued, his brows furrowing. "He didn't

had to let him go," I whispered, my

feel his gaze burning into me, studying

gentle. "And who told you

the quiet intensity in his words. I stared at him, but his eyes

I said, struggling to keep my voice steady. "This

now, the

furrowed

with frustration. "You sacrifice yourself for everyone else, thinking it'll

from you?"

to keep my emotions in check. "It's not that simple,

sacrifice yourself for everyone else. You think if you step aside, you'l make things better for them. But

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