Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 282: To Fight for Love

Nova's POV

I fold the last piece of clothing into my bag, my hands shaking with every movement.

Everything feels heavier than it should, like the weight of my decision is pressing down on me, threatening to crush me.

This room, this pack, it was my home for so long. But now, it's become unbearable.

Every corner holds memories I wish I could forget, memories that keep me tied to a past I no longer have a place in.

Drystan.

His name alone sends a sharp pang through my chest. I close my eyes, trying to push away the thoughts of him, of what could've been, but it's no use.

He's everywhere, in everything. I can't escape him, not while I'm here. I can't pretend anymore. It hurts too much.

I open my eyes, looking down at the half-packed bag. My heart feels like it's shattering with every item I shove inside, but this is the only option. I can't stay.

Not when Drystan and Astrid have found their way back to each other. I can't be the reason they fall apart again. I won't be the one standing in the way of their happiness.

it tears me

over, but I won't let them.

what's the point of holding on to something that was never truly mine? Drystan made

I'll survive this. I can't keep pretending that I'm okay, that seeing him with her every day doesn't kill me a

and so does Astrid. I care about them both too much to stay and cause more pain. And if I'm honest with myself, I deserve a chance

it hurt so much to

away every last hope, every last bit of love I've

chest tightens, and I have to remind myself to breathe, to keep going.

to try and convince me to stay. He wouldn't understand why I need to

get better, that we can all figure it out. But he

Staying will break me.

memories here -

I need to

was pulled out of my thoughts

where

etched on his face, his arms crossed as if he was preparing for

off the question, trying to avoid the inevitable confrontation. I didn't want to talk about it. Not now. Not

the room, his gaze steady, not giving in to my attempt to change the subject. "Nova, don't change the topic. Are