Chapter 328: Dark Secret Astrid's POV

I sat on the bench, my face buried in my hands, my body trembling as sobs wracked through me.

Tears streamed down my cheeks, soaking my palms as I cried harder than I had in years.

Everything I had been holding inside the fear, the uncertainty, the hopelessness - it all poured out of me in that moment.

I had just finished telling Nova everything, and now that the words were out in the open, the weight of it was unbearable.

Nova sat beside me, her hand gently patting my back, offering silent comfort.

She hadn't said much after I told her about the Almega, the book, and the curse that loomed over me, but her presence was enough.

Just knowing she was here, that I wasn't alone in this, helped steady me, even if just a little.

I wiped my eyes, trying to calm the sobs that wouldn't stop coming.

"I don't know what to do," I whispered between shaky breaths. "I'm so scared, Nova. I don't want to become... that."

Nova's hand stilled on my back for a moment, and then she wrapped her arm around my shoulders, pulling me into a gentle hug.

"Astrid, listen to me," she said softly, her voice filled with determination. "There must be something we can do. The book... it's old, right? Maybe back then, there was no cure. But that doesn't mean there isn't one now."

Her words settled over me like a small spark of hope, igniting something deep in my chest.

I sniffed, lifting my head slightly, my tear-filled eyes meeting hers.

a cure now?" I asked,

let this defeat you. You're strong, Astrid. You always have been. And I believe you'll find

confidence in her

the thought that there was no way out,

through a lot. I had survived heartbreak, betrayal, and pain that most people couldn't

up now. Not without a

can't give up, not when

two are just starting to build a life together. You can't let it all

swallowed hard, her words resonating deep within me.

take everything from me. Ryker needed me. Killian needed me. And I needed to believe that there was still a chance. That I wasn't doomed

voice steadier now. "I can't give up. Not yet. Not when there's still hope." Nova squeezed my shoulder, a small smile appearing on her face. "Exactly. We're going to figure this out, Astrid. But I think you need to start by going

confused for a

Theron," Nova explained,

ve

anyone can help you, it's him. Show him the book. Ask him for help. He's the Alpha of the Shadowfang Pack, he has all the money, all the resources and I know he'll do whatever it

forgot about Alpha Theron... my father. It's been so long since I

had the resources and knowledge to help me,

been all day. "I'll show

this, Astrid. You have people who care about you. We're all going to help you get

silent when she uttered

or even Drystan finding out... it was

to Nova, taking a deep breath as I

said softly, meeting her gaze. "I need you

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