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.

to anticipate her brother's

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

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

And I don't know what I would've done without you these

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

done more than

eyes remained. "I

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

werwolves approaching reached my ears. My

the sound, and he leapt to

racing toward the path leading from

as Killian and his warriors

with dirt and his face

the children running toward him, a small smile softened his

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

it

wolves, Papa?" Elara asked, her

shirt.

did," Killian said, his eyes flicking briefly to me. "But don't worry. You're

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

looked reluctant, but

Asha with

on the other

stay with Mama

en

us later, Elara," I said, brushing a strand

"I promise."

Asha lead her

to him, my

sighed, running a

his hair. "It wasn't

The rogues are

game now. They're not