Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 365: Relics Astrid's POV

Rowena's quarters sat on the outskirts of Silvermoon territory, a place that felt as removed from the Pack's core as Rowena herself.

The journey there was quiet, the tension between Killian and me palpable.

I could tell he was already regretting agreeing to this, but we didn't have the luxury of letting emotions cloud our judgment.

The rogue attacks were escalating. They were organized, purposeful, and more ruthless than ever.

If Rowena had answers that could shed light on the Rogue King's plans, we had no choice but to seek her out.

Rowena had always been a thorn in our sides—a manipulative force who thrived on power plays.

But she was also cunning, and if she knew anything about the Rogue King, she might just be the key to understanding what we were up against.

As we approached her quarters, the scent of burning herbs filled the air.

Rowena's home was modest but had an aura of quiet power. It was an illusion, I knew—a way to remind every one of what she once was.

Killian's jaw was tight as he moved toward the door. I followed, my wolf stirring uneasily as he knocked.

When Rowena opened the door, her sharp gaze swept over us. She looked composed, her graying hair perfectly pinned, her expression giving nothing away.

"Killian. Astrid," she greeted, stepping aside to let us in. "To what do I owe this... rare visit?"

Killian stood beside me, his arms crossed, his jaw tight. He hadn't said a word. The silence between them was a force of its own, heavy with resentment and years of betrayal.

I broke the silence. “You said you have information for us,” I said, my tone clipped.

the door for us. "Come inside

likely to tell his mother to just speak now, but I

about this serious

both settled down. Rowena sat

spoke as soon as she sat

a blade. "You're

smirked, the faintest hint of amusement in her eyes. "Aren't I? You're facing a threat you don't understand, one that could destroy your precious Pack. And I'm the only

stirred uneasily, sensing the truth in her words. As much as I hated to admit it, she

looming over all of us, and we were fumbling in the dark,

Elysande truly had information, we couldn't afford

cutting off

gaze flicked to me, a glimmer of respect in her eyes. "Protection," she said simply. "If I give you what know,+ want

"You're out of your mind if you think we'll give

placed a hand on his arm, stopping

Elysande. "What if we decide you're not worth the

a knowing smile. "Then you'll face the Rogue King unprepared. And we both know how that

even waiting for her

Rogue King isn't just building an army," she said, her voice steady "He's gathering artifacts. Powerful ones

forward.

alter the balance of power. There's one in particular he's after. A relic

her words pressing down on me.

nodded. "If he gets his hands on it, yes. That's why he's been targeting Packs with ancient ties-places where

stiffened beside me. "Why are you telling us this? What do you