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 show Elara how to anticipate her brother's movements, Asha

expression was warm but tinged with guilt, a shadow that had been following her ever since

softly, her hands clasped in front of her. "They

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

everything going on... the rogues,

done more than enough.

her eyes remained. "I just

"And I'll need you now

my ears. My wolf stirred,

he leapt to his feet, his

path leading from the eastern territory.

Killian and his warriors emerged from the

looked weary, his clothes dusted with dirt and

he saw the children running toward him, a

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

it

the bad wolves, Papa?"

shirt.

his eyes flicking briefly to me. "But don't worry. You're

hands. "Come on, you two," she

reluctant,

Asha with

me. Elara, on the other hand, pouted. "But

with

en

I said, brushing

"I promise."

she let Asha lead her and Ryker away, leaving me alone with

closer to him, my gaze searching his

sighed, running a

his hair. "It wasn't

The rogues

game now. They're