Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 345: Broken Bond Astrid's POV

The air was thick with the metallic tang of blood and the howls of battle. All around me, wolves clashed in brutal combat, their fur matted with dirt and crimson.

The once pristine grounds of the Shadowfang Pack were now a battleground, a chaotic swirl of snarling beasts, flashing claws, and snapping jaws.

But I stood tall, my human form cutting through the madness like a spearhead, directing my warriors with precision.

"Form a line! Protect the children and elders!" I shouted, my voice rising above the discord.

My throat burned from barking commands, but I couldn't stop. Lives depended on

me.

The warriors of the Shadowfang Pack, massive wolves with sleek, dark coats, obeyed without hesitation.

They moved in unison, shielding a group of terrified pack members huddled near the treeline.

Their coordinated strikes drove back the advancing rogues, giving the vulnerable a chance to escape.

To my left, a warrior was pinned beneath a rogue's snapping jaws. Without thinking, I darted toward them, drawing the blade strapped to my side.

I swung with precision, the silver-tipped edge slashing across the rogue's side. The wolf yelped and retreated, giving the warrior a chance to regain his footing. Since I couldn't shift, I had to rely on my trusty blade to defend myself. Although guns were available, a sword is a much better weapon since werewolves move so fast, it would be hard to aim a gun.

Besides, I am more skilled in close combat.

"Stay together!" I commanded. "Watch each other's flanks!"

I turned to face another rogue lunging at me, its eyes burning with malice. My blade met its claws midair, sparks flying as steel clashed against bone.

With a sharp twist, I drove the blade deep into its side, ending its charge. It collapsed at my feet with a final, guttural growl.

I shouted, rushing to

to them, blood dripping from my blade as I guided them away from

Now! Head to the safe

twice. They scrambled toward safety, disappearing into the

My warriors were holding their ground, working together to

doing. Earlier, he had been right beside me, his massive wolf from a blur of motion as

was determined to fight alongside me even though I tried convincing him to just

he

accross the battlefield. "Where is Andros?" I

was going to check on Asha and Alpha Theron," someone answered through the Pack

eyes narrowed

Andros had already assigned

escort Alpha

to safety. Why

if he is also going

see them personally?

when suddenly a

as a wave of anguish crashed

couldn't feel my connection to Alpha Theron

my voice trembling. The word felt hollow, meaningless as I dropped

As realization hit me, so

in anguish, their cries echoing across the battlefield. The loss

unrelenting. But something

in them, a fire

pain.

by their

grief transforming into fury. Their spirits were set ablaze and they tore through the rogues with a ferocity I had never seen

tightened, my breaths shallow and ragged as the truth hit me like