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.

Elara how to anticipate her brother's

been

am,” she said softly, her hands clasped in

adore you, Asha. And I don't know what I

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 children safe, happy, and loved.

the weight in her eyes remained. "I just

"And I'll need

sound of werwolves approaching reached my ears. My wolf stirred, sensing Killian's return before I saw

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

squealed with excitement, racing toward the path leading from the

Killian and his

his clothes dusted with dirt

the children running toward him, a small smile softened

side "Careful, little one," he said,

it

you fight the bad wolves, Papa?" Elara

shirt.

briefly to me. "But don't worry.

gently taking the children by the hands. "Come on, you two," she said softly. "Let's give your parents some time to

reluctant,

following Asha with

the

with

en

with us later, Elara," I said,

"I promise."

Asha lead her and

closer to him, my gaze searching his face.

sighed, running

his hair. "It wasn't just

The rogues

game now. They're