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?

found out the truth, everything else slipped from my mind, and I ran

you for handling it," I replied, my voice barely a

soft nod. "The preparations we made... they

but my gaze drifted away

even pride

a bone-deep exhaustion-both physical

more, to bridge the distance between us. "It's been

I asked, my

them were worried the rogues might return, so they decided to head back to their packs. Others have chosen to stay, but everyone is in their rooms now." he

need to worry; Damien and I have taken care

mind. There were still so many questions I had for Damien,

sensing my thoughts, Killian added, "I spoke with Damien. He promised to explain

Don't you think he deserves to be held accountable for

in order to protect his daughter, but I

Lov

ruining our

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

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

felt was barely contained, my voice tinged with bitterness as

shifted, the softness in his eyes giving

he locked eyes with me, and there was a flicker of intensity I hadn't

you're saying, Astrid," he said, his voice rough

deserves to be punished. Damien's betrayal is unforgivable. No matter his reasons, he's not

to accept that someone I've treated as a

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