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.

his jaw tight, his shoulders tense with anger. I knew he was heartbroken, but this had

happen.

out, but I didn't bother to stop him. I stared at his back

the weight of everything pressing down on me, my knees nearly gave way. The world felt impossibly heavy, and for

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

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

of all him

happened?" he asked, his voice quiet but filled with concern. He stepped forward, his figure moving gracefully

shake my head at first, unable to find

"He didn't say a word.

him go," I whispered, my voice

and I could feel his gaze burning into me, studying me as though he could see

voice was low, almost gentle. "And who told you that you don't deserve

his words. I stared

deserve," I said, struggling to keep my voice steady. "This is about what's best

His voice was softer now, the old familiar tone slipping back

brows furrowed

for everyone else, thinking it'll make things easier. But has it ever occurred to you that

from you?"

a shaky breath, struggling to keep my emotions in check.

simple with you," he muttered, his voice suddenly hard, frustration creeping in. "You always sacrifice yourself for everyone else. You think if you step aside, you'l make things better for them. But have you ever

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