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.

how to anticipate her brother's movements, Asha approached from

was warm but tinged with guilt, a shadow that had been following her ever since she'd taken on more responsibilities with

softly, her hands

you, Asha. And I don't know what I would've done without you

“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

more than enough. You've kept my children

but the weight in her eyes remained. "I just wish I could help

I'll need you now more than ever.

if on cue, the distant sound of werwolves approaching reached my ears. My wolf

perked up at the sound, and he leapt to his feet, his face

the path leading from the

watching as Killian and his warriors emerged from the

looked weary, his clothes dusted with dirt

the children running toward

arms as Ryker tugged at his side "Careful, little one," he said, his voice warm despite the

it

fight the bad wolves, Papa?" Elara

shirt.

briefly to me. "But don't worry.

you two," she

reluctant, but

Asha

that surprised me. Elara, on the other

stay with Mama and

en

I said, brushing a strand of hair from

"I promise."

she let Asha lead her and Ryker away, leaving me

stepped closer to him, my gaze

sighed, running a

"It wasn't just

The rogues

now. They're