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 the

shadow that had been following

better at this than I am,” she said softly, her hands clasped in

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

going on... the rogues,

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

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

her. "And I'll need you now more

distant sound of werwolves approaching reached my ears. My wolf stirred, sensing Killian's

sound, and he leapt to his feet, his

toward the path leading from the eastern territory.

as Killian and his warriors emerged from the

clothes dusted with dirt and his

toward him, a small smile softened his

at his side "Careful, little one," he said, his voice warm

it

wolves, Papa?" Elara asked, her tiny hands clutching

shirt.

his eyes flicking briefly

on, you two," she said

looked reluctant, but

following Asha with

the

stay with

en

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

"I promise."

her and Ryker away, leaving

him, my gaze searching his face. "What

running

his hair. "It wasn't

rogues are playing

now.