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.

tight, his shoulders tense with anger. I knew he was heartbroken, but this had to be done. I couldn't

happen.

I stared at his back as he retreated away

my knees nearly gave way. The world felt impossibly heavy, and for a moment, I could

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

the edge of the shadows, his gaze fixed on me. The intensity in

of all

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

head at first, unable to find the

didn't say a word. I came

and relentless. "I had to let him go," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "It was the right thing to do. He deserves better than this...

his gaze burning into me, studying me as though he could see straight through the walls I

was low, almost gentle. "And who

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

"It's not about what I deserve," I said, struggling to keep my voice steady.

Astrid?" His voice was softer now, the old familiar tone slipping back in.

furrowed at

sacrifice yourself for everyone else, thinking

from you?"

a blow, and I took a shaky breath, struggling to keep my emotions in check. "It's not that simple, Killian.

muttered, his voice suddenly hard, frustration creeping in. "You always sacrifice yourself for everyone else. You

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