Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 364: Taunts Astrid's POV

The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a golden glow over the Pack's central courtyard.

The faint scent of pine lingered in the air as laughter echoed from the grassy clearing near the training grounds.

For the first time in what felt like weeks, I wasn't caught up in Pack meetings, rogue threats, or endless strategy sessions.

I could finally spend some time with my children at last. I missed them so much.

Ryker and Elara darted around the clearing, their playful giggles warming the heavy ache in my chest.

Ryker, now eight, was tall and quick, his movements already showing hints of the warrior he'd one day become.

Elara, only four, struggled to keep up but refused to give in, her fierce determination reminding me so much of myself.

"Elara, you're supposed to tag me!" Ryker teased, effortlessly dodging her tiny hands.

"I will, Ryker!" she declared, her little face scrunched in determination as she lunged at him.

I couldn't help but smile. For a moment, the world outside the Pack seemed to melt away.

I wish Killian is here with us, sitting beside me watching our children play.

He had to leave and check on the eastern territory to make sure that the rogues weren't planning on something again.

"You're getting faster, Elara," I called, crossing my arms and leaning against a tree. "But next time, watch his shoulders. They'll tell you where he's going."

Elara paused mid-chase, turning to me with wide eyes. "Really, Mama?"

I nodded, beckoning her closer. "Come here. Let me show you."

Ryker groaned, flopping onto the grass dramatically. "Great. Now she'll really catch me."

"She's your sister," I teased, ruffling his hair as he sat up. "You should be helping her."

"I do help!" he argued, though the mischievous grin on his face betrayed him.

anticipate her brother's movements, Asha approached from the

with guilt, a shadow that had been following her ever

she said softly, her

brushing off my hands. "They adore you, Asha. And I don't

the ground. “I wish I could do more, Astrid. With everything going on... the rogues, the Pack... I feel useless. I don't know how to rule, and I can't take any of this off your

hand on her arm. "You've done more than enough. You've kept my

a faint smile, but the weight in her eyes remained. "I just wish I could help you the

I reassured her. "And I'll need you now more

of werwolves approaching reached my ears. My

the sound, and he leapt to his

toward the path leading from the eastern territory. "Papa!

turned, watching as Killian and his warriors emerged from

looked weary, his clothes dusted with dirt and his face drawn with

he saw the children running toward

his side "Careful, little one," he said, his voice warm despite the exhaustion

it

you fight the bad wolves, Papa?" Elara asked, her tiny hands clutching

shirt.

briefly

children by the hands. "Come on, you two," she said softly.

looked reluctant, but

following Asha with

me. Elara, on the other hand,

with Mama and

en

I said, brushing a

"I promise."

lead her and Ryker

my

running a

"It

The rogues are playing

game now.