Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 317

Chapter 317: Support Astrid's

POV

The cold earth pressed against my bare skin as I curled tighter into myself, the night air biting at my exposed flesh.

My body trembled uncontrollably not just from the chill, but from the fear that clung to me like a second skin.

The pain of the shift still rippled through me, a constant reminder of the monster lurking inside.

I squeezed my eyes shut, hoping to disappear, to sink into the ground and escape everything.

The forest around me was eerily quiet, the only sound my own ragged breathing. I had no idea where I was, only that I had run far. Too far.

But not far enough.

Footsteps.

My heart lurched in my chest. It had to be them - the attackers, or maybe the rogues.

My mind conjured up every possible danger lurking in the shadows of this unknown place.

My pulse quickened as the footsteps grew louder, closer. I didn't have the strength to fight. I didn't even have the strength to stand.

I pulled my knees tighter against my chest, curling up as small as I could.

Maybe if I stayed still enough, they wouldn't see me. Maybe I could just vanish into the forest floor. "Astrid?"

His voice broke through the darkness like a shockwave, pulling me out of my spiraling thoughts. I knew that voice.

Killian.

I raised my head, my breath hitching in my

standing just a few feet away, his eyes wide

haze of

repeated, softer this time, as if he was afraid his voice would startle me.

to tell him to stay back, to leave, but all that came out was a broken

I scooted away, dragging my body over the dirt and leaves, my voice hoarse

his face tightening with emotion. "Astrid, I'm

lose control. You have to leave. Just-just go before I—" Killian's jaw clenched, and he stepped forward

heart raced, and the wolf inside me stirred,

of what might happen next. "You don't understand! I can't control her! You saw what happened! I almost- I almost hurt Ryker.

falling freely now. "I'll put

down a few feet in front of me, close but

I saw in them

said quietly, his voice firm but gentle. "You won't lose control. I'm here, and

my head again, curling back tighter into

whispered, the

in his voice

Just take it

anything bad happen, I

both of

His words reached deep, past the fear, past the pain, and

a fool," Killian continued, his voice thick with something I couldn't

I've hurt you. I know I've made you feel like you're alone. But you're not. You

now, and

no matter how scared you are - I'm not going to walk away from

your hands than die without

the air. I couldn't believe he would even dare to ask me for

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