Chapter 306: Unfairness Astrid's

POV

I gently shut the door to Ryker's bedroom, the soft click echoing in the silence of the hallway.

My heart felt heavy, an ache deep in my chest that I couldn't quite shake. I paused for a moment, resting my forehead against the door, and closed my eyes.

It was overwhelming - seeing him there, knowing he was mine, and yet feeling like I was still a world away from him.

Just as I took a step to leave, I heard my name. "Astrid."

My body stiffened, and I bit my lower lip, wiping away the stray tears that clung to my cheeks.

I straightened up, my face smoothing into a mask of indifference as I slowly turned around to face him. Killian stood a few feet away, his eyes soft and unreadable, but I could sense his caution.

I forced myself to meet his gaze without flinching, willing my voice to stay steady.

"What is it?" I asked, my tone even but detached.

He stepped closer, his expression gentle, his voice a low murmur as he spoke. "The pack is secure now. The rogues have been dealt with." His tone was calm, meant to lift the weight I carried, as if he sensed the turmoil within me.

It had been my responsibility to take a final check around the borders as the pack's general, to ensure everyone's safety.

But how could I have focused on my duties when the son I thought I had lost forever was alive and right here, under this very roof?

truth, everything else slipped from my

it," I replied, my voice

"The preparations we made... they worked well. No one was

my gaze drifted away from him.

should have felt relief, maybe even pride that our planning had succeeded,

But all I felt was a bone-deep exhaustion-both physical and emotional.

gaze lingering like he wanted to say more, to bridge the distance

guests?" I asked,

back to their packs. Others have chosen to stay, but everyone is in their rooms

and I have taken care

were still so many questions I had

"I spoke with Damien. He

you think he deserves to be held accountable for what he's done?" I stared into his eyes

Damien was also left with no choice but to help Giselle in order to protect his daughter, but I want to know if Killian really thinks that Damien deserved no punishment

Lov

in ruining our

it weren't for him, Giselle wouldn't have succeeded in all her lies. He

did. If we hadn't uncovered it today, he would have kept it from us

was barely contained, my voice tinged with bitterness

in his eyes giving way to a hardened

jaw tightened as he locked eyes with me, and

saying, Astrid," he said, his voice rough with

Damien's betrayal is unforgivable. No matter his reasons, he's not innocent." he

that someone I've treated as a brother kept

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