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.

I knelt to show Elara how to anticipate her brother's movements, Asha approached from the

warm but tinged with guilt, a shadow that had been

than I am,” she said softly, her hands clasped in front of

And I don't know what

the ground. “I wish I could do more, Astrid. With everything going on... the rogues, the Pack... I feel useless. I don't

"You've done more than enough. You've kept my children safe, happy, and loved.

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

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

werwolves approaching reached my ears. My wolf stirred, sensing Killian's return

ears perked up at the sound, and he leapt

toward the path leading

as Killian and his warriors emerged

his clothes dusted with dirt and his

when he saw the children running toward him,

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

it

you fight the bad wolves, Papa?" Elara asked,

shirt.

his eyes flicking briefly to me. "But

approached, gently taking the children by the hands. "Come on, you two,"

looked reluctant,

Asha

that surprised me. Elara, on the other hand, pouted. "But I

stay with Mama

en

I said, brushing a strand of hair

"I promise."

she let Asha lead her and Ryker away,

closer to him, my

running

hair. "It wasn't

The rogues

game now. They're