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?

from my mind, and I ran straight to

you for handling it," I replied, my

"The preparations we made... they worked well.

gaze drifted away from

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

all I felt was a bone-deep exhaustion-both physical

he wanted to say more, to bridge

the guests?" I asked,

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

I have taken care

his words settling uneasily in my mind. There were

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

ease my mind. "And what about Drystan? Don't you think he deserves to be held accountable

choice but to help Giselle in order to protect his daughter, but I want to know if

Lov

ruining

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

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

anger I felt was barely contained, my

softness in his

with me, and there was a flicker of

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

Damien's betrayal

for me, too, to accept that someone I've treated

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