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.

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

happen.

but I didn't bother to stop him. I stared

the weight of everything pressing down on me, my knees

soft rustling of leaves startled me, and I instinctively turned, my heart foolishly

intensity in his dark eyes cut through the gloom, sending a strange, unsettling

of all

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

at first, unable to find the

didn't say a word. I came to find you

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

me, studying me

his voice was low, almost gentle. "And who told you

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

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

now, the old familiar tone

furrowed at his

"You sacrifice yourself for everyone

from you?"

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

is simple with you," he muttered, his voice suddenly hard, frustration creeping in. "You always sacrifice yourself for everyone else. You think if you

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