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

shadow that had been following her ever since

than I am,” she said softly, her hands clasped in front of her. "They listen

hands. "They adore you, Asha. And I don't know

I could do more, Astrid. With everything going on... the rogues,

closer, placing a hand on her arm. "You've done more than enough. You've kept

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

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

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

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

the path leading from the eastern

watching as Killian and his warriors emerged from the

dusted with dirt

the children running toward him, a small

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

it

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

shirt.

said, his eyes flicking briefly to me.

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

reluctant, but

following Asha with

me. Elara, on the other hand,

stay with Mama and

en

Elara," I said, brushing a strand of hair from

"I promise."

let Asha lead her

closer to him, my gaze searching his

sighed, running

his hair. "It

rogues are playing

now.